Robin Williams (academic)
British social scientist (born 1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robin Williams (born 13 November 1952) is a British social scientist who is Professor of Social Research on Technology at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and director of the Institute for the Study of Science, Technology and Innovation. He is an interdisciplinary researcher in the field of Science and Technology Studies and contributed much to the social shaping of technology by studying the interplay between 'social' and 'technical' factors in the design and implementation of a range of technologies.[1]
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Robin Alun Williams | |
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Born | (1952-11-13) 13 November 1952 (age 71) London, England |
Alma mater | Cambridge University |
Spouse | Dr. Xiaobai Shen |
Children | Ben and Leon Williams |
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Institutions | University of Edinburgh |
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