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Polkinghorne, John

 
9780521625081: Beyond Science: The Wider Human Context
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521625084 ISBN 13 : 9780521625081
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

John Polkinghorne has had a distinguished career as a particle physicist and as an author of books exploring themes in science and religion. In Beyond Science Polkinghorne examines the nature of scientific inquiry itself and the human context in which science operates. The book looks to issues of meaning and value, such as scientific competition and subjectivity, as well as more practical aspects of the discipline as the conference circuit and the nurturing of new research. Throughout, Polkinghorne offers an accessible and personal view of science and its relationship to the human spirit.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

John Polkinghorne has had a distinguished career as a particle physicist and as an author of books exploring themes in science and religion. In Beyond Science Polkinghorne examines the nature of scientific inquiry itself and the human context in which science operates. The book looks to issues of meaning and value, such as scientific competition and subjectivity, as well as more practical aspects of the discipline as the conference circuit and the nurturing of new research. Throughout, Polkinghorne offers an accessible and personal view of science and its relationship to the human spirit.

Revue de presse

'Polkinghorne has written an interesting, thought-provoking book ... a fascinating account.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

'Polkinghorne's literate sense of wonder at the magical richness of things shines out on almost every page, whether or not one agrees that it implies a creator.' David Mermin, Nature

'A thoughtful book for the mature upper sixth-former'. Andrew Lintern-Ball, School Science Review

'... this is an admirable book'. Chris Clarke, Physics World

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521625084
ISBN 13 
9780521625081
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
144
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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