A History of Science in Society, Volume II : From the Scientific Revolution to the Present Paperback / softback
by Andrew Ede, Lesley B. Cormack
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A History of Science in Society is a concise overview that introduces complex ideas in a non-technical fashion.
Ede and Cormack trace the history of the changing place of science in society and explore the link between the pursuit of knowledge and the desire to make that knowledge useful.
Volume II covers from the Scientific Revolution until the present day.
New topics in this edition include science and the corporate world, the regulation of science and technology, and climate change.
New "Connections" features provide in-depth exploration of the ways science and society interconnect.
The text is accompanied by 38 colour maps and diagrams, and 4 colour plates highlighting key concepts and events.
Essay questions, chapter timelines, a further readings section, and an index provide additional support for students.
A companion reader edited by the authors, A History of Science in Society: A Reader, is also available.
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- Pages:308 pages
- Publisher:University of Toronto Press
- Publication Date:29/09/2016
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- ISBN:9781442635067
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:308 pages
- Publisher:University of Toronto Press
- Publication Date:29/09/2016
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- ISBN:9781442635067
