Acknowledgments
First, I would like to thank Jacqueline Deschamps, Olivier Dupont and Jean-Paul Metzger, the three teacher–researchers involved in this project, and the “Concepts to Conceive 21st Century Society” set for their commitment, perseverance and their abundant reflection, which made the preparation of this book possible. Even if I assume full responsibility for the content of this book, I consider them as co-authors given their involvement.
I would also like to thank the proofreaders of this paper, Julia Bonaccorsi, Josiane Boutet, Stéphane Chaudiron, Thierry Lafouge, Marie-Armelle Larroche, Marie-France Peyrelong and Isabelle Vidalenc for their careful reading, encouragement and constructive suggestions.
The students and teacher–researchers who have been taking part in the teaching of the epistemology of information and communication sciences at the Lyon III IUT (University Institute of Technology) over the past decade have made possible fruitful exchanges, which are reflected in this book. Thanks to all of you, especially Martine Vila.
Finally, I would like to thank all those who encouraged me in this project and believed in its successful completion, in particular Jacqueline Bérard, Patrick Boutet, Marcel Galea, my children Laura and Antoine, and my family.
I am very grateful to all these contributors, without whom this book would not have been possible.