A History of Science in Society: From Philosophy to Utility
(Part of the A History of Science in Society: From Philosophy to Utility Series)
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Book Overview
A History of Science in Society: From Philosophy to Utility is a concise overview that introduces complex ideas in a non-technical fashion without sacrificing the sophistication and richness of the subject. Andrew Ede and Lesley B. Cormack trace the history of science through its continually changing place in society and explore the link between the pursuit of knowledge and the desire to make that knowledge useful. Along the way, they discuss the specifics of scientific investigation and discovery. Beginning with a small group of philosophers in ancient Greece and ending with nano-technology, A History of Science in Society covers a vast sweep of time and subject matter. Among the many topics discussed are issues such as intellectual competition, gender and class, the economic exploitation of knowledge, and changing ideas about the environment and our relationship to it. Also included are more than 50 illustrations.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1551113325
ISBN13:9781551113326
Release Date:May 2004
Publisher:University of Toronto Press
Length:458 Pages
Weight:1.50 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.5" x 8.8"
Customer Reviews
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elegant overview
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
The book has an ambitious remit of explaining the role of science in various societies, since the scientific method first emerged in ancient Greece. Of necessity, much detail has to be omitted. But the authors show skill in explaining the essence of the scientific method, and why some societies, like the Britain that started the Industrial Revolution, were able to apply it successfully. It is not a book about the intricate details of the sciences. It furnishes an elegantly written overview that gives a nontechnical reader an appreciation of how the sciences developed.
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