Another Science Is Possible

Isabelle Stengers has a gift for turning the knife on philosophical polemic. Another Science Is Possible presents a feminist ethos on the world of scientific research, challenging the hegemony of science (and research in general) and how this hegemony leads to research that is industry-focussed and part of a bigger problem. The book is not an in-depth research project so much as a solidly presented argument for a type of collaborative "slow science" that, Stengers argues, will halt the intensive drive of research and science.

The language throughout has a wry humour and a quick delivery that makes for an enjoyable read and a passionate presentation. Having experienced academia from the inside, Stengers presents the growing faults of a bloated system with sharp efficiency. A slow science is possible, and may well be of benefit to everyone.