Australian STS Genealogies

• In Event: STS Across Borders Exhibit

Abstract

STS in Australia is very eclectic, with roots and branches in history and philosophy of science, social studies of science, environmental humanities, science communication, law and activism. The discipline has been located within diverse universities and faculties, and has waxed and waned according to a range of internal and external factors. In this genealogy, we hope to start tracing some of this eclecticism, focusing on the diversities of Australian STS, but also exploring the factors that have at times enabled STS scholars, especially women, to thrive both within and outside our national borders.

Authors

• Nicola J Marks, University of Wollongong

• David Mercer, University of Wollongong

• Ranjan Chaudhary, Australian National University

• Joan Leach, Australian National University