Science in Society
Science in Society

Author: Matthew David

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-03-16

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0230802044

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Science/Technoscience has moved to centre-stage in debates over change, power and justice in twenty-first century societies. This text provides a general framework for understanding, combining and applying the rich range of approaches that exist within sociology about science: in particular, the role (and limitations) of science in generating knowledge, and the relationship between scientific knowledge and social progress. Drawing on case studies from the past up until today's new genetics, this is a clear, even-handed and comprehensive introduction to the field.

A History of Science in Society
A History of Science in Society

Author: Andrew Ede

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1442634995

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"An update of the popular overview, A History of Science in Society traces the development of scientific thought throughout the ages. Beginning with the philosophy of the Ancient Greeks and Romans and proceeding through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and through to the present-day, the book presents key developments in scientific thought and theory. The new edition includes more material on non-Western science; new material on ethics, climate change, and corporate science in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries; more than 90 illustrations; updated timelines; and study questions designed to guide students."--

A History of Science in Society, Volume I
A History of Science in Society, Volume I

Author: Andrew Ede

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1442635045

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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 I covers the origins of natural philosophy in the ancient world to the Scientific Revolution. New topics in this edition include astronomy and mathematics in ancient Mayan society, science and technology in ancient India and China, and Islamic cartography. New "Connections" features provide in-depth exploration of the ways science and society interconnect. The text is accompanied by 27 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.

Teaching and Learning about Science and Society
Teaching and Learning about Science and Society

Author: John M. Ziman

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1980-11-27

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780521232210

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Ziman provides an informal account of the rationale of the new educational trend of offering science and technology in society courses; showing how many diverse factors are involved such as social and cultural objectives, political ideologies, vocational needs, scholarly standards and institutional capabilities.

Science, Society, and Values
Science, Society, and Values

Author: Sal P. Restivo

Publisher: Lehigh University Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780934223218

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He has tried - in his career and, specifically, in this volume - to understand science without accepting the culture of science uncritically.

Science
Science

Author: John Michels (Journalist)

Publisher:

Published: 1890

Total Pages: 776

ISBN-13:

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Vols. for 1911-13 contain the Proceedings of the Helminothological Society of Washington, ISSN 0018-0120, 1st-15th meeting.

Thinking Constructively About Science, Technology, and Society Education
Thinking Constructively About Science, Technology, and Society Education

Author: Dennis W. Cheek

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 1992-07-01

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 0791498867

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This book defines STS—science, technology, and society—education and discusses current thinking about its conceptual evolution. It synthesizes a broad range of research and thought in the history and philosophy of science and technology, STS studies, and education as they are informed by the the dual perspectives of cognitive and social psychology. A model for STS curriculum development in science, social studies, or technology education is presented with well-chosen examples. The book includes an extensive and invaluable bibliography that will enable students, teachers, and researchers to explore the richness of this emerging field.

Social Science Research
Social Science Research

Author: Anol Bhattacherjee

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2012-04-01

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9781475146127

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This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioral research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents and will shortly be available in nine different languages.