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Dorothy Nelkin
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Dorothy Wolfers Nelkin was an American sociologist of science most noted for her work researching and chronicling interplay between science, technology and the general public. Her work often highlighted the ramifications of unchecked scientific advances and potential threats to privacy and civil liberties. She was the author or co-author of 26 books, including Selling Science: How the Press Covers Science and Technology, The Molecular Gaze: Art in the Genetic Age, and Body Bazaar: The Market for Human Tissue in the Biotechnology Age.
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1933
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2003
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Dorothy Nelkin was a prominent American sociologist who dedicated her career to analyzing the complex relationship between science and society.
Born in Boston, her academic work explored how scientific advancements impact daily life and public opinion.
Her most recognized work, Selling Science, critically examines how science is communicated and presented in the media.
Throughout her prolific career, she published a total of 38 works addressing fundamental topics on the history and social impact of technology.
As a university professor, she left an intellectual legacy focused on the intersection between scientific knowledge and social structures.