SCIENCE: A MANY-SPLENDORED THING - Softcover

Novak Igor

 
9789814304740: SCIENCE: A MANY-SPLENDORED THING
Softcover
ISBN 10: 9814304743 ISBN 13: 9789814304740
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company, 2011

Synopsis

This book provides the first integrated account of all factors which play a role in making Science what it is today. The book discusses historical, sociological and philosophical aspects of Science emphasizing their interconnectedness. It describes many of the latest developments in scientific practice as well old unsolved problems. The book aims to be explanatory and stimulating rather than comprehensive. The book is an overview of important issues and aims to present these issues in the context of not only Society but of Science itself. One of the important aims of the book is to clarify misconceptions about Science held by general public or by scientists themselves. Science and scientists in this book are presented in their true light, not as stereotyped by the media.

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From the Back Cover

This book provides the first integrated account of all factors which play a role in making Science what it is today. The book discusses historical, sociological and philosophical aspects of Science emphasizing their interconnectedness. It describes many of the latest developments in scientific practice as well old unsolved problems. The book aims to be explanatory and stimulating rather than comprehensive. The book is an overview of important issues and aims to present these issues in the context of not only Society but of Science itself. One of the important aims of the book is to clarify misconceptions about Science held by general public or by scientists themselves. Science and scientists in this book are presented in their true light, not as stereotyped by the media.

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Publisher
World Scientific Publishing Company
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9814304743
ISBN 13 
9789814304740
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
336