Paperback. Detailed, engaging, and beautifully written, the fourth edition of A History of Science in Society explores the many ways in which science and society interact.In A History of Science in Society, Ede and Cormack trace the history of the changing place of science in society and explore the link between the pursuit of knowledge and the desire to make that knowledge useful.The fourth edition of this bestselling textbook brings the narrative right up to the present day by incorporating the COVID-19 pandemic. The edition also adds content on Indigenous and non-western science as well as five new "Connections" case study features, including one on the scientist and poet Omar Khayyam. The text is accompanied by 100 images and maps and a colour insert showing off key moments in the history of science. Essay questions, chapter timelines, a further readings section, and an index provide additional support for students. Detailed, engaging, and beautifully written, the fourth edition of A History of Science in Society explores the many ways in which science and society interact. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: A History of Science in Society (Paperback)
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Toronto
Publication Date: 2022
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1487524633
ISBN 13: 9781487524630
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 4th Edition
Condition: new

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In A History of Science in Society, Ede and Cormack trace the history of the changing place of science in society and explore the link between the pursuit of knowledge and the desire to make that knowledge useful.

The fourth edition of this bestselling textbook brings the narrative right up to the present day by incorporating the COVID-19 pandemic. The edition also adds content on Indigenous and non-western science as well as five new "Connections" case study features, including one on the scientist and poet Omar Khayyam. The text is accompanied by 100 images and maps and a colour insert showing off key moments in the history of science. Essay questions, chapter timelines, a further readings section, and an index provide additional support for students.

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Andrew Ede is an adjunct professor in the Department of History and Sociology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.
Lesley B. Cormack is Principal and Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.

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