History of Science in Society: From Philosophy to Utility, Third Edition

Cormack, Lesley; Ede, Andrew

ISBN 10: 1442634995 / ISBN 13: 9781442634992

Verlag: University of Toronto Press, 2016

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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.

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 55 colour maps and diagrams, and 8 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.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Andrew Ede is an adjunct professor in the Department of History and Sociology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.
Lesley B. Cormack is Principal and Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.

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Titel: History of Science in Society: From ...
Verlag: University of Toronto Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Very Good
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Auflage: 3. Auflage