Introduction to the Anthropology of Science and Technology (ANTH-0032)

Fall 2026 · ANTH 0032 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

An anthropological approach to the social and cultural studies of science and technology. Asks how and whether sociocultural forces shape the content of science, how to define “technology,” and how science and technology impact culture and society. Covers anthropological methods and research findings on topics such as algorithms, genetics, theoretical physics, classification, cyborgs, facts, infrastructure, and magic.

Course codes: ANTH-0032, ANTH 0032, ANTH0032, ANTH-32, ANTH 32, ANTH32, STS-0032, STS 0032, STS0032, STS-32, STS 32, STS32

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