The Golem (Canto Classics): What You Should Know About Science
Collins, Harry M.
ISBN 10: 1107604656 ISBN 13: 9781107604650
Published by Cambridge University Press (edition 2), 2012
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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'.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Golem (Canto Classics): What You Should ...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (edition 2)
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Edition: 2.