The Many Faces Of Science
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- Synopsis
- Provides information and philosophical reflections on the institution of modern science and its impact on our lives and cultures. This second edition presents new material on topics such as AIDS, women in science, and recent work in psychology and the social sciences. Discussion of science and values is extended in this edition, as well as discussion of technology. Treatment is rich with case studies, anecdotes, and personal asides. Useful for courses on science studies, sociology, and political science. Stevenson is reader in logic and metaphysics at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. Byerly is affiliated with the University of Arizona. Annotation c. Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
- Copyright:
- 2000
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780813346335
- Publisher:
- Westview Press
- Date of Addition:
- 09/19/12
- Copyrighted By:
- Westview Press, A Member of the Perseus Books Group
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.