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Brown, Hanbury

 
9780521314480: The Wisdom of Science: Its Relevance to Culture and Religion
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521314488 ISBN 13 : 9780521314480
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1986

Synopsis

We live in a culture which, while largely dependent on science for its material welfare, is largely ignorant of the new ideas and perspectives on which science is based. This book examines the true significance of science and technology for society over the last three hundred years. Professor Hanbury Brown's insight and experience have resulted in a novel approach to the discussion of the cultural role of science. After reviewing the history of how science grew to be both useful to, and feared by society, the book traces the same period in the context of new ideas and concepts in scientific research. Later chapters deal with society's current view of science and the need for attitudes to be changed, and then a discussion of the religious dimensions of science. This book aims to clear away some of the popular misconceptions about science and to put in their place a wider and deeper understanding of the nature of science and its value to society.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

We live in a culture which, while largely dependent on science for its material welfare, is largely ignorant of the new ideas and perspectives on which science is based. This book examines the true significance of science and technology for society over the last three hundred years. Professor Hanbury Brown's insight and experience have resulted in a novel approach to the discussion of the cultural role of science. After reviewing the history of how science grew to be both useful to, and feared by society, the book traces the same period in the context of new ideas and concepts in scientific research. Later chapters deal with society's current view of science and the need for attitudes to be changed, and then a discussion of the religious dimensions of science. This book aims to clear away some of the popular misconceptions about science and to put in their place a wider and deeper understanding of the nature of science and its value to society.

Revue de presse

' Lucidly and wittily written - a style reminiscent of Bertrand Russell ... thoughtful, intelligent and important contribution to the literature ... powerful and thought-provoking book ... so clearly written that anyone can read and enjoy it.' New Scientist

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
1986
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521314488
ISBN 13 
9780521314480
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
208
Coordonnées du fabricant
Cambridge University Press
https://www.cambridge.org/

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