Description
The figure of the imposter can stir complicated emotions, from intrigue to suspicion and fear. But what insights can these troublesome figures provide into the social relations and cultural forms from which they emerge? Edited by leading scholars in the field, this volume explores the question through a diverse range of empirical cases, including magicians, spirit possession, fake Instagram followers, fake art and fraudulent scientists. Proposing 'thinking with imposters' as a valuable new tool of analysis in the social sciences and humanities, this revolutionary book shows how the figure of the imposter can help upend social theory.
About the Author
Steve Woolgar is Professor of Science and Technology Studies at Linkoeping University and Professor of Marketing Emeritus at Oxford University. Else Vogel is Assistant Professor at University of Amsterdam. David Moats is Research Fellow at the University of Helsinki. Claes-Fredrik Helgesson is Professor and Research Director at the Centre for Integrated Research on Culture and Society (CIRCUS) at Uppsala University.
Book Information
ISBN 9781529213089
Author Steve Woolgar
Format Paperback
Page Count 350
Imprint Bristol University Press
Publisher Bristol University Press
About the Author
Steve Woolgar is Professor of Science and Technology Studies at Linkoeping University and Professor of Marketing Emeritus at Oxford University. Else Vogel is Assistant Professor at University of Amsterdam. David Moats is Research Fellow at the University of Helsinki. Claes-Fredrik Helgesson is Professor and Research Director at the Centre for Integrated Research on Culture and Society (CIRCUS) at Uppsala University.
Book Information
ISBN 9781529213089
Author Steve Woolgar
Format Paperback
Page Count 350
Imprint Bristol University Press
Publisher Bristol University Press
