The Golem: What You Should Know about Science (Canto)

Collins, Harry M.; Pinch, Trevor

ISBN 10: 0521645506 / ISBN 13: 9780521645508

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Golem: What You Should Know about Science (Canto)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521645506
• ISBN 13: 9780521645508
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Through a series of intriguing case studies including the study of relativity, cold fusion, the "memory" in worms, and the sex life of lizards, this book debunks the view that scientific knowledge is a straightforward outcome of competent theorization, observation, and experimentation. The first edition generated much debate and controversy. This second edition contains a substantial new Afterword that responds to some of the criticisms made by scientists. A distinction is made between the responses of scientific fundamentalists who maintain the myth of scientific certainty and more serious-minded critics. In dialogue with these latter critics The Golem attempts to build an island of reasoned debate between the two cultures. It seeks to replace the "Science Wars" with mutual understanding.

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'.