A history of science in society : from the scientific revolution to the present
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A history of science in society : from the scientific revolution to the present
University of Toronto Press, c2017
3rd ed
- 2: pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-412) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
A History of Science in Society is a concise overview that introduces complex ideas in a non-technical fashion. 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. Volume II covers from the Scientific Revolution until the present day. New topics in this edition include science and the corporate world, the regulation of science and technology, and climate change. New "Connections" features provide in-depth exploration of the ways science and society interconnect. The text is accompanied by 38 colour maps and diagrams, and 4 colour plates highlighting key concepts and events. Essay questions, chapter timelines, a further readings section, and an index provide additional support for students. A companion reader edited by the authors, A History of Science in Society: A Reader, is also available.
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations List of Connections Boxes Acknowledgements Introduction 5. Scientific Revolution: Contested Territory 6. The Enlightenment and Enterprise 7. Science and Empire 8. Entering the Atomic Age 9. Science and War 10. The Death of Certainty 11. 1957: The Year the World Became a Planet 12. Man on the Moon, Microwave in the Kitchen 13. Science and New Frontiers: Potential and Peril in the New Millennium Further Reading Index
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