A History of Science in Society is a concise overview that introduces complex ideas in a non-technical fashion. Andrew Ede and Lesley B. Cormack trace the history of science through its continually changing place in society and explore the link between the pursuit of knowledge and the desire to make that knowledge useful. In this edition, the authors examine the robust intellectual exchange between East and West and provide new discussions of two women in science: Maria Merian and Maria Winkelmann. A chapter on the relationship between science and war has been added as well as a section on climate change. The further readings section has been updated to reflect recent contributions to the field. Other new features include timelines at the end of each chapter, 70 upgraded illustrations, and new maps of Renaissance Europe, Captain James Cook's voyages, the 2nd voyage of the Beagle, and the main war front during World War I.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
ISBN-13
9781442604469
eBay Product ID (ePID)
113933887
Product Key Features
Author
Andrew Ede, Lesley B. Cormack
Publication Name
A History of Science in Society: from Philosophy to Utility
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Science
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
178mm
Item Weight
700g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Lesley B. Cormack, Andrew Ede
Country/Region of Manufacture
Canada
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