by Bruno Latour · SM · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788434823860
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This book, written by Bruno Latour, narrates the life and work of Louis Pasteur, focusing on his fight against microbes and how his discoveries transformed 19th-century society. Latour explores the intricate relationship between science, law, politics, and the social structure of the time, highlighting Pasteur's importance as a scientist and his impact on the history of microbiology. The book offers a deep insight into how science and society are closely intertwined.
Bruno Latour was a French philosopher, anthropologist and sociologist. He was especially known for his work in the field of science and technology studies (STS). After teaching at the Centre de Sociologie de l'Innovation of the École des Mines de Paris from 1982 to 2006, he became a professor at Sciences Po Paris (2006–2017), where he was the scientific director of the Sciences Po Medialab. He retired from several university activities in 2017. He was also a Centennial Professor at the London School of Economics.
