Current Research My interests include: the social construction of knowledge and information; the impact of technical design decisions on social communication and information; the sociology of technical decision making; and technology transfer and institutional change, particularly change in publishing and libraries.
Education B.A., Philosophy, Stanford University M.A., Political Science, University of California, Berkeley Ph.D., Political Science, Stanford University
Biography Professor Lyman's interests include: the social construction of knowledge and information; the impact of technical design decisions on social communication and information; the sociology of technical decision making; and technology transfer and institutional change, particularly change in publishing and libraries.
How to Reach Me Office: 303A South Hall Office Hours: By appointment Personal Website: http://www.sims.berkeley.edu/~plyman/ Email: Voice: (510) 642-1087