Understanding Science: An Introduction to Concepts and Issues - Rilegato

Strahler, Arthur N.

 
9780879757243: Understanding Science: An Introduction to Concepts and Issues
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ISBN 10: 0879757248 ISBN 13: 9780879757243
Casa editrice: Prometheus Books, 1992

Sinossi

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.

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Product Description

Scienza e tecnologia. Numero volumi 1.

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Editore
Prometheus Books
Data di pubblicazione
1992
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0879757248
ISBN 13 
9780879757243
Rilegatura
Copertina rigida
Numero di pagine
423
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV
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