Dissolving Boundaries in the Policy System

  • Maja Horst
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17351/ests2023.1371

Abstract

Based on personal experiences with science policy advice, this paper argues that science and technology studies (STS) would benefit from developing closer collaboration and collegial links with innovations studies (IS). When it comes to achieving impact outside our academic circles, disciplinary boundaries do not seem very relevant. Rather, it would be preferential if our contributions were based on systematic interaction with neighbouring fields – and if our relations with those fields were based on strong networks of collaboration.

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Published
31 Dec 2023
Issue
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023)
Section
Thematic Collections

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