The Golem (Canto Classics): What You Should Know About Science

Collins, Harry M.

ISBN 10: 1107604656 / ISBN 13: 9781107604650

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Golem (Canto Classics): What You Should Know About Science
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107604656
• ISBN 13: 9781107604650
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Used; Very Good

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Synopsis

Harry Collins and Trevor Pinch liken science to the Golem, a creature from Jewish mythology, powerful yet potentially dangerous, a gentle, helpful creature that may yet run amok at any moment. Through a series of intriguing case studies the authors debunk the traditional view that science is the straightforward result of competent theorisation, observation and experimentation. The very well-received first edition generated much debate, reflected in a substantial new Afterword in this second edition, which seeks to place the book in what have become known as 'the science wars'.

Book Description

The very well-received first edition generated much debate, reflected in a substantial new Afterword in this second edition, which seeks to place the book in what have become known as 'the science wars'.