Modern science, that causes a noticeable change in the sphere of social production, becomes one of the decisive factors of economic, social, spiritual transformation, update of culture, the quality of education of society and the individual. Science is power, contributing to the development of the person, his creative inclinations and skills. Seemingly a paradox: in modern conditions even the pure light of science can Shine otherwise, as the background of ignorance. Often scientific knowledge is not entirely used for the solution’s'asana pressing social, and sometimes have no value in the lives of many people. Contributing to the growth of knowledge, science leads to further alienation of the individual, which is not able to master the increasing flood of information, to correlate new discoveries with stereotypes, that already happened. Research and mass production generates the same " partial employee, as industrial.

 There is only the problem of large and complex, with regard to understanding, what is science, what is its essence, what et’relates the probability of its adequate implementation or distortion in certain conditions, it is a man and what it requires now and in the future. Setting, the comprehension of these problems, searching for solutions is one of the most important tasks of sociology of science, determines its social significance.

Sociological research has theoretical and applied value.

The theoretical significance of the sociology of science is, what understanding of science as a social phenomenon helps to reveal the specificity of scientific activity, to examine, the emerging relationship, to identify the relationship’communication of scientific and technical sphere with other spheres of public life, a deeper understanding of actual and potential relevance of science. All this is important for the management and organization of scientific activity, streamline and optimize, increasing socio-economic productivity and effectiveness, developing scientifically sound national and international policies of the state, it is necessary for the development of science itself and to control it by society.

Practical value of sociology of science surface’is due to the fact, obtained here the research results are widely used for solving specific practical tasks and problems. Especially great practical importance of concrete sociological studies of science. They provide an opportunity to identify real indicators of trends in the development of science in its relationship’s links with the community. For example, it is possible to measure the population dynamics of scientific and scientific and technical personnel, trace the curve of the rising number of publications, the distribution of funds, appropriations, overall production efficiency the application of science, and other parameters such. With the help of techniques and procedures, used in a specific social studies, you can map and measure not only the “physical” indicators, but intangible “about’s objects” of thought, evaluation, methods of orientation and t. p. Practical importance of describing and understanding the options, relations for rational scientific management clearly, because effective management for nature always specific. Specific sociological studies of the development of science, conducted help to identify not only its features within a particular social system, but also reveal the specific nature of science in this country, in a certain historical period.

In the sociology of science and cultural stands out, humanistic function. In modern conditions, science is becoming increasingly important and significant part of the surrounding reality, which somehow must navigate, to live and act. Its influence on public life is controversial. Therefore, an important humanistic assessment opportunities, science, the disclosure of its human dimension, the existence of common views about the development of science in its relationship’s links with the community. This is necessary, first, to understand the prospects and possibilities of human development and civilization in the light of new discoveries of science and their socio-economic, global impact, to generate a correct evaluation of science in public opinion; secondly, the formation of a scientific Outlook of man is impossible without the ability and willingness to acquire new scientific knowledge; thirdly, for the correct orientation of process of training and education, need to know what are the requirements before’is scientific and technical progress to human.

So, sociology of science is not some abstract-abstract value, and can stimulate the development of science and society, oposredovanno to influence socio-economic life, to influence public psychology and ideology, to be an important prerequisite for effective national and international policies of the state and, that is especially important, to perform humanistic, cultural function.