Understanding Science : An Introduction to Concepts and Issues

Strahler, Arthur N.

ISBN 10: 0879757248 / ISBN 13: 9780879757243

Edité par Prometheus Books, Buffalo, NY, 1992

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Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Near Fine copy in Very Good dustjacket. Dustjacket is now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A very nice copy. 409 pages. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Understanding Science : An Introduction to Concepts and Issues
• Éditeur: Prometheus Books, Buffalo, NY
• Date de parution: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0879757248
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780879757243
• Reliure: Hardback
• Édition: 1st Edition.
• État de la jaquette: Jaquette
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Science-General

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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.