Knowledge resistance : how we avoid insight from others /: how we avoid insight from others. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Mikael Klintman.
• Authors: Klintman, Mikael, 1968-
• Contents: 1 Introduction2 What knowledge resistance isn’t and a hint at what it is3 If you’re with us, don't believe them4 Why invalid claims can be valuable5 Knowledge belief first, confirming evidence second6 What’s in it for me to know that?7 When knowledge is responsibility and ignorance freedom8 What if the earth is round? Concerns about cultural consequences9 How to resist knowledge resistance – and when10 Is knowledge resistance always bad, and other questionsIndex
• Publisher Details: Manchester : Manchester University Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 306.42; Knowledge, Sociology of; Belief and doubt; Fake news -- Social aspects; Insight
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781526135216
• Related ISBNs: 9781526135209
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