Making Sense of Expertise: Cases from Law, Medicine, Journalism, Covid-19, and Climate Change

Making Sense of Expertise offers a conceptual framework for the study of expertise to facilitate a more nuanced understanding of its role in contemporary society. It synthesizes approaches from various fields and provides in-depth case studies to dispel confusion. The book is of great interest to students, instructors, and researchers in humanities, social sciences, and science and technology studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Current debates surrounding experts often revolve around polarized perspectives, often rooted in misguided assumptions. Expertise is either celebrated or disparaged, with little room for nuanced understanding of its role in contemporary society. To address this issue, Making Sense of Expertise offers a conceptual framework for the study of expertise, aimed at fostering a more comprehensive understanding of its significance.

In the realm of expertise, there exists a significant lack of clarity regarding the meanings and interpretations of experts and expertise. Without explicit clarification, different meanings are often implied, leading to confusion and misunderstandings. Grundmann's approach to expertise is rooted in a synthesis of approaches drawn from various fields of knowledge. This interdisciplinary approach seeks to dispel much of the confusion by providing a comprehensive and rigorous framework for the study of expertise.

The book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to the complexities of expertise, covering topics such as the nature of expertise, the development of expertise, and the role of expertise in decision-making. Through a series of in-depth case studies drawn from contemporary issues, including the climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors provide empirical evidence to support their comprehensive approach.

Making Sense of Expertise is a thought-provoking book that will appeal to students, instructors, and researchers across a wide range of fields in the humanities, social sciences, and science and technology studies. It offers valuable insights into the nature of expertise, its development, and its implications for contemporary society. By challenging prevailing assumptions and providing a rigorous framework for studying expertise, this book contributes to the ongoing dialogue about the role of experts in our world.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032335643