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Stephen Turner
Distinguished University Professor at University of South Florida
Stephen Turner is a distinguished figure in the field of science and technology studies, with a focus on critiquing established orthodoxies, particularly in Mertonian stratification in science.
His background in organizational theory led him to delve into historical and archival studies on the politics and funding of science, before transitioning into leadership studies and the philosophy of law and constitutional theory influenced by thinkers like Weber.
Known for his distinctive personal style, Turner works on understanding issues by analyzing their underlying problem structures, evident in his works on causal modeling and in-depth examinations of various influential figures such as Searle, Davidson, Morgenthau, and Weber.
He has an extensive academic background, having studied at prestigious institutions like the University of Chicago and earning a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Currently, Stephen Turner serves as a Distinguished University Professor at the University of South Florida, with previous affiliations including the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Studies, University of Manchester, Boston University, University of Notre Dame, and Virginia Tech.
