All About Science: Philosophy, History, Sociology & Communication

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All About Science: Philosophy, History, Sociology & Communication

Philosophy of science Impact of science and technology on society History of science

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Collection: Science Matters Series

Language: English

Published by: World Scientific

Published on: 15th October 2014

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 456 pages

ISBN: 9789814472944


Introduction

There is a lot of confusion and misconception concerning science. The nature and contents of science is an unsettled problem. For example, Thales of 2,600 years ago is recognized as the father of science but the word science was introduced only in the 14th century; the definition of science is often avoided in books about philosophy of science.

Book Objectives

This book aims to clear up all these confusions and present new developments in the philosophy, history, sociology and communication of science. It also aims to showcase the achievement of China''s top scholars in these areas.

Contents and Contributors

The 18 chapters, divided into five parts, are written by prominent scholars including the Nobel laureate Robin Warren, sociologist Harry Collins, and physicist-turned-historian Dietrich Stauffer.

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