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Expertise revisited, Part II: Contributory expertise
Harry Collins1, Robert Evans1, Martin Weinel1
1Centre for the Study of Knowledge Expertise and Science (KES), School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3WT, UK.
Studies in History and Philosophy of Science
|April 17, 2016
Summary
This paper explores contributory expertise, building on Part I's examination of interactional expertise origins. It defines contributory expertise and its role in scientific collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Philosophy of Science
- Knowledge Management
Background:
- This paper continues a two-part series examining expertise in scientific contexts.
- It follows a discussion on interactional expertise in Part I.
- The current work is motivated by recent scholarly debates on expertise concepts.
Observation:
- The paper focuses on defining and understanding 'contributory expertise'.
- It contrasts contributory expertise with interactional expertise.
- The analysis draws on recent discussions within the journal.
Findings:
- Contributory expertise is defined as the ability to contribute to a field through specialized knowledge.
- This form of expertise is distinct from interactional expertise, which focuses on communication across different knowledge domains.
- The paper aims to clarify the conceptual boundaries of these expertise types.
Implications:
- Understanding different types of expertise is crucial for effective scientific collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Clear definitions aid in recognizing and valuing diverse contributions within scientific communities.
- This research contributes to the theoretical framework of expertise in science and technology studies.
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