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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - What is science How is scientific knowledge affected by the society that produces it Does scientific knowledge directly correspond to reality Can we draw a line between science and pseudo-science Will it ever be possible for computers to undertake scientific investigation independently Is there such a thing as feminist science In this book the author addresses questions such as these using a technique of 'cognitive play', which creates and explores new links between the ideas and results of contemporary history, philosophy, and sociology of science. New ideas and approaches are applied to a wide range of case studies, many of them from controversial and contested science. This book will be of interest to historians and sociologists of science, to anyone interested in science studies, and to educated general readers with an interest in the history, philosophy, and social context of science.…

Condición: New. This book explores the image of science in the modern world. Num Pages: 380 pages, 4 b/w illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 194 x 237 x 21. Weight in Grams: 698. . 2002. Revised ed. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Condición: New. This book explores the image of science in the modern world. Num Pages: 380 pages, 4 b/w illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 194 x 237 x 21. Weight in Grams: 698. . 2002. Revised ed. Paperback. . . . . …

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. What is science? How is scientific knowledge affected by the society that produces it? Does scientific knowledge directly correspond to reality? Can we draw a line between science and pseudo-science? Will it ever be possible for computers to undertake scientific investigation independently? Is there such a thing as feminist science? In this book the author addresses questions such as these using a technique of 'cognitive play', which creates and explores new links between the ideas and results of contemporary history, philosophy, and sociology of science. New ideas and approaches are applied to a wide range of case studies, many of them from controversial and contested science. This book will be of interest to historians and sociologists of science, to anyone interested in science studies, and to educated general readers with an interest in the history, philosophy, and social context of science. This book explores the image of science in the modern world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Condición: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This book explores the image of science in the modern world.InhaltsverzeichnisPreface 1. Introduction Part I. The Nature of Science: 2. Levels of cognitive activity 3. Facts in frameworks 4. Rationality, irrationality and relativ.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Uncertain Knowledge | An Image of Science for a Changing World | Riki G. A. Dolby (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2002 | Cambridge University Press | EAN 9780521892629 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …