| Title |
The Problem of Expertise in Knowledge Societies
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Minerva, September 2016
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| DOI | 10.1007/s11024-016-9308-7 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Reiner Grundmann |
| Abstract |
This paper puts forward a theoretical framework for the analysis of expertise and experts in contemporary societies. It argues that while prevailing approaches have come to see expertise in various forms and functions, they tend to neglect the broader historical and societal context, and importantly the relational aspect of expertise. This will be discussed with regard to influential theoretical frameworks, such as laboratory studies, regulatory science, lay expertise, post-normal science, and honest brokers. An alternative framework of expertise is introduced, showing the limitations of existing frameworks and emphasizing one crucial element of all expertise, which is their role in guiding action. |
X Demographics
The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 83 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 12 | 14% |
| United States | 10 | 12% |
| Canada | 3 | 4% |
| France | 3 | 4% |
| Australia | 3 | 4% |
| South Africa | 2 | 2% |
| Finland | 1 | 1% |
| Germany | 1 | 1% |
| Spain | 1 | 1% |
| Other | 11 | 13% |
| Unknown | 36 | 43% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 62 | 75% |
| Scientists | 18 | 22% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 3 | 4% |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
| Germany | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 330 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 67 | 20% |
| Researcher | 38 | 11% |
| Student > Master | 38 | 11% |
| Student > Bachelor | 31 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 21 | 6% |
| Other | 63 | 19% |
| Unknown | 74 | 22% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 113 | 34% |
| Business, Management and Accounting | 29 | 9% |
| Arts and Humanities | 20 | 6% |
| Psychology | 13 | 4% |
| Environmental Science | 10 | 3% |
| Other | 62 | 19% |
| Unknown | 85 | 26% |
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