Understanding Science

Arthur Strahler

ISBN 10: 0879757248 / ISBN 13: 9780879757243

Edité par Prometheus Books, US, 1992

Humanity reaps the many advantages of science while bemoaning the frequent misapplications and abuses of modern technology. Yet, far too many of us admit to possessing little, if any, real knowledge of what scientists actually do, why they do it, or whether they should be otherwise occupied in more productive pursuits. Non-scientists need to appreciate the nature, purpose, and goals of science. Conversely, the narrow focus of many science enthusiasts fails to recognise that science cannot help but interact with sources of knowledge beyond its realm, placing scientific endeavours within a swirling caldron of competing knowledge claims. In "Understanding Science", noted author and researcher Arthur N Strahler, whose career in science spans more than half a century, fills this double void by offering insights into both the philosophy and the sociology of science. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9780879757243

Synopsis :

Humanity reaps the many advantages of science while bemoaning the frequent misapplications and abuses of modern technology. Yet far too many of us admit to possessing little, if any, real knowledge of what scientists actually do, why they do it, or whether they should be otherwise occupied in more productive pursuits. Non-scientists need to appreciate the nature, purpose, and goals of science. Conversely, the narrow focus of many science enthusiasts fails to recognize that science cannot help but interact with sources of knowledge beyond its realm, placing scientific endeavors within a swirling caldron of competing knowledge claims. In Understanding Science, noted author and researcher Arthur N. Strahler, whose career in science spans more than half a century, fills this double void by offering insights into both the philosophy and the sociology of science.

Présentation de l'éditeur: Humanity reaps the many advantages of science while bemoaning the frequent misapplications and abuses of modern technology. Yet far too many of us admit to possessing little, if any, real knowledge of what scientists actually do, why they do it, or whether they should be otherwise occupied in more productive pursuits. Non-scientists need to appreciate the nature, purpose, and goals of science. Conversely, the narrow focus of many science enthusiasts fails to recognize that science cannot help but interact with sources of knowledge beyond its realm, placing scientific endeavors within a swirling caldron of competing knowledge claims. In Understanding Science, noted author and researcher Arthur N. Strahler, whose career in science spans more than half a century, fills this double void by offering insights into both the philosophy and the sociology of science.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Understanding Science
Éditeur : Prometheus Books, US
Date d'édition : 1992
Reliure : Hardback
Etat : New