Social Function Science by Bernal J D (26 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: New. ISBN:9789350026632,500pp.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Reissue Edition. 482 pages; spill stain on spine. Some minor foxing speckles on the exterior edges of textblock. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings.; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: New. This was Bernal's attempt to ensure that science would no longer be just a protected area of intellectual inquiry, but would have as an inherent function the improvement of life for mankind everywhere. It was a groundbreaking treatise both in exploring the scope of science and technology in fashioning public policy, with Bernal arguing that science is the chief agent of change in society, and in devising policies that would optimize the way science was organized. The sense of impending war clearly emerges. He deplored the application of scientific discoveries in making war ever more destructive, while acknowledging that the majority of scientific and technical breakthroughs have their origins in military exigencies.…

Condition: Very Good. 1973. paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: Very Good. 1973. paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good. . . . .

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 528 pages. 8.43x5.32x1.34 inches. In Stock.

cloth, 8vo xvi+482 pp. classic work; science and education; science and war; science organization; good condition (minimal traces of use, clean).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 482pp, fold out hierarchical chart. Green cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. Sun faded spine and boards. Bumped spine ends, corners and bottom edges. Text block edges starting to tan. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket sun faded, has shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage, price clipped. 8vo. The author concludes that science should lead to a beneficent transformation of human economy.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Softcover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Pages unmarked. xxxvi, 482 p., 20 cm. "Inspires a faith in the value to humanity of unselfish search for truth in the solution of its problems." - Annals of the American Academy.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN.…

1st edition. Cloth binding, 22 cm, 482 pp. Cond.: goed / good.

hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 3rd. reprint. the boards are scuffed and edge worn. foxing and markings. soundly bound. rather fair copy. heavy, may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Cloth Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair +. First Edition. Green cloth hard boards in unclipped dust jacket. Pp xvi, 482. A square, tight copy with small stain to lower read board; contents clear and clean with no previous names, markings etc The dust jacket has faded and worn spine, some grubbiness and perforations along two folds but is neverthe less holding and doing its job. Images/further information available upon request.…

Condition: Buone. inglese Condizioni dell'esterno: Discrete con difetti, manca sovraccoperta Condizioni dell'interno: Discrete con Difetti, macchie.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Reprint 1943. Dustwrapper worn, soiled and repaired. With folding charts. Ink inscription on front endpaper.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. RO60122223: 1944. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 482 pages. Illustré de quelques schémas sur planches dépliables. Dos légèrement insolé. Jaquette manquante. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A very rare copy of the true first edition and printing (stated "first printing" on publication page) of the influential book on the history, philosophy and sociology of science, through a Marxist lens. Hardcover, missing dust jacket. Overall, this is an attractive copy in Very Good condition. Book has an "old book" odor (mostly just smells like an older person's home), but has no signs of previous moisture, mildew, etc., and is very clean. Previous owner's name in pen on front flyleaf and half-title. Small marker dot on bottom edge of textblock. Otherwise, text clean, unmarked and attractive. The two fold-out charts are fully intact and in excellent condition. Edges of textblock and pastedowns toned and lightly foxed in spots. Binding and hinges tight; binding square. Pages 253 and 255 are dings at the bottom edge, causing a small rip/chip. Hardcover boards bumped at corners, and lightly bumped in spots along edges of boards. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -J. D. Bernals important and ambitious work The Social Function of Science was first published in January 1939. As the subtitle -What Science Does What Science Could Do - suggests it is in two parts. Both have eight chapters. Part 1: What Science Does: Introductory Historical The Existing Organization of Scientific Research in Britain Science in Education The Efficiency of Scientific Research The Application of Science Science and War and International Science. Part 11: What Science Could Do: The Training of the Scientist The Reorganization of Research Scientific Communication The Finance of Science The Strategy of Scientific Advance; Science in the Service of Man Science and Social Transformation and The Social Function of Science. To quote Bernals biographer Andrew Brown The Social Function of Science . . . was Bernals attempt to ensure that science would no longer be just a protected area of intellectual inquiry but would have as an inherent function the improvement of life for mankind everywhere. It was a groundbreaking treatise both in exploring the scope of science and technology in fashioning public policy with Bernal arguing that science is the chief agent of change in society and in devising policies that would optimize the way science was organized. The sense of impending war clearly emerges. Bernal deplored the application of scientific discoveries in making war ever more destructive while acknowledging that the majority of scientific and technical breakthroughs have their origins in military exigencies both because of the willingness to spend money and the premium placed on novelty during wartime. Anticipating by two decades the schism C. P. Snow termed The Two Cultures Bernal remarked that highly developed science stands almost isolated from a traditional literary culture. He found that wrong. Again quoting Andrew Brown to him science was a creative endeavour that still depended on inspiration and talent just as much as in painting writing or composing.The importance of this book was such that twenty-five years after its publication a collection of essays The Science of Science was published in part in celebration but also to explore many of the themes Bernal had first developed. 528 pp. Englisch. …

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Part 1: What Science Does: Introductory, Historical, The Existing Organization of Scientific Research in Britain, Science in Education, The Efficiency of Scientific Research, The Application of Science, Science and War and International Science.Klap.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - J. D. Bernals important and ambitious work The Social Function of Science was first published in January 1939. As the subtitle -What Science Does What Science Could Do - suggests it is in two parts. Both have eight chapters. Part 1: What Science Does: Introductory Historical The Existing Organization of Scientific Research in Britain Science in Education The Efficiency of Scientific Research The Application of Science Science and War and International Science. Part 11: What Science Could Do: The Training of the Scientist The Reorganization of Research Scientific Communication The Finance of Science The Strategy of Scientific Advance; Science in the Service of Man Science and Social Transformation and The Social Function of Science. To quote Bernals biographer Andrew Brown The Social Function of Science . . . was Bernals attempt to ensure that science would no longer be just a protected area of intellectual inquiry but would have as an inherent function the improvement of life for mankind everywhere. It was a groundbreaking treatise both in exploring the scope of science and technology in fashioning public policy with Bernal arguing that science is the chief agent of change in society and in devising policies that would optimize the way science was organized. The sense of impending war clearly emerges. Bernal deplored the application of scientific discoveries in making war ever more destructive while acknowledging that the majority of scientific and technical breakthroughs have their origins in military exigencies both because of the willingness to spend money and the premium placed on novelty during wartime. Anticipating by two decades the schism C. P. Snow termed The Two Cultures Bernal remarked that highly developed science stands almost isolated from a traditional literary culture. He found that wrong. Again quoting Andrew Brown to him science was a creative endeavour that still depended on inspiration and talent just as much as in painting writing or composing.The importance of this book was such that twenty-five years after its publication a collection of essays The Science of Science was published in part in celebration but also to explore many of the themes Bernal had first developed.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -J. D. Bernals important and ambitious work The Social Function of Science was first published in January 1939. As the subtitle -What Science Does What Science Could Do - suggests it is in two parts. Both have eight chapters. Part 1: What Science Does: Introductory Historical The Existing Organization of Scientific Research in Britain Science in Education The Efficiency of Scientific Research The Application of Science Science and War and International Science. Part 11: What Science Could Do: The Training of the Scientist The Reorganization of Research Scientific Communication The Finance of Science The Strategy of Scientific Advance; Science in the Service of Man Science and Social Transformation and The Social Function of Science. To quote Bernals biographer Andrew Brown The Social Function of Science . . . was Bernals attempt to ensure that science would no longer be just a protected area of intellectual inquiry but would have as an inherent function the improvement of life for mankind everywhere. It was a groundbreaking treatise both in exploring the scope of science and technology in fashioning public policy with Bernal arguing that science is the chief agent of change in society and in devising policies that would optimize the way science was organized. The sense of impending war clearly emerges. Bernal deplored the application of scientific discoveries in making war ever more destructive while acknowledging that the majority of scientific and technical breakthroughs have their origins in military exigencies both because of the willingness to spend money and the premium placed on novelty during wartime. Anticipating by two decades the schism C. P. Snow termed The Two Cultures Bernal remarked that highly developed science stands almost isolated from a traditional literary culture. He found that wrong. Again quoting Andrew Brown to him science was a creative endeavour that still depended on inspiration and talent just as much as in painting writing or composing.The importance of this book was such that twenty-five years after its publication a collection of essays The Science of Science was published in part in celebration but also to explore many of the themes Bernal had first developed. 528 pp. Englisch.…