The aim of this book is to understand and critically appraise science-based transgression
dynamics in their whole complexity. It includes contributions from experts with different
disciplinary backgrounds such as philosophy history and sociology. Thus it is in itself an
example of boundary transgression.Scientific disciplines and their objects have tended to be
seen as permanent and distinct. However science is better conceived as an activity that
constantly surpasses erases and rebuilds all kinds of boundaries either disciplinary
socio-ethical or ecological. This transgressive capacity a characteristic trait of science and
its applications defines us as knowledge societies. However scientific and technological
developments are also sources of serious environmental and social concerns.
