The Many Faces Of Science: An Introduction To Scientists, Values, And Society - Softcover

Byerly, Henry; Stevenson, Leslie; Stevenson , Leslie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0813365511 ISBN 13: 9780813365510

Publisher: Routledge, 2000

Synopsis

In The Many Faces of Science, Leslie Stevenson and Henry Byerly masterfully, and painlessly, provide the information and the philosophical reflections students need to gain an understanding of the institution of modern science and its increasing impact on our lives and cultures. In this second edition, the authors update topics they explored in the first edition, and present new case studies on subjects such as HIV and AIDS, women in science, and work done in psychology and the social sciences. The authors also extend their discussion of science and values, in addition to revising their study of science and technology, to emphasize changes in scientific practice today. Accessible and rich with case studies, anecdotes, personal asides, and keen insight, The Many Faces of Science is the ideal interdisciplinary introduction for nonscientists and scientists in courses on science studies, science and society, and science and human values. It will also prove useful as supplementary reading in courses on science and philosophy, sociology, and political science.

About this title

About the Author

Leslie Stevenson is reader in logic and metaphysics at the University of St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland. He is the author of Seven Theories of Human Nature, The Metaphysics of Experience, and many articles on language, mind, and science. Henry Byerly is professor of philosophy at the University of Arizona. He is the author of A Primer of Logic and has published many articles on biology as well as on the philosophy of science. Leslie Stevenson is reader in logic and metaphysics at the University of St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland. He is the author of Seven Theories of Human Nature, The Metaphysics of Experience, and many articles on language, mind, and science. Henry Byerly is professor of philosophy at the University of Arizona. He is the author of A Primer of Logic and has published many articles on biology as well as on the philosophy of science.

Review

"I strongly recommend this highly engaging introductory survey....An excellent choice as a supplementary text." -- Ethics

"Leslie Stevenson and Henry Byerly, both respected professors of philosophy with many years of teaching experience in the area, have collaborated to produce a beautifully written, amply illustrated (with case studies), and balanced treatment of the values in, of, and around science. The book overflows with wit, sensitivity, and insight." -- Keith Burgess-Jackson, Teaching Philosophy

"[The Many Faces of Science] covers everything everyone should know about science apart from the science itself. . . .The examples in [the text], which in fluid prose bring to life scientists, their thoughts and motivations, will please the general reader, while the solid and broad content, as well as the questions raised by the authors. . .make this also an admirable choice for an introductory student text." -- The Philosophical Quarterly

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0813365511
• ISBN 13: 9780813365510
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 304