
The Many Faces of Science
An Introduction to Scientists, Values, and Society
Henry Byerly(Author)
Westview Press Inc
1st Edition
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-8133-6550-3 (ISBN)
Description
Intended both for undergraduate students and for general readers, this introduction to the philosophy of science uses case studies, anecdotes and personal comment to portray many heroes and villains from the field of science through the ages.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8133-6550-3 (9780813365503)
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Henry Byerly | Leslie Stevenson
The Many Faces Of Science
An Introduction To Scientists, Values, And Society
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09/2019
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Henry Byerly | Leslie Stevenson
The Many Faces Of Science
An Introduction To Scientists, Values, And Society
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03/2018
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Henry Byerly | Leslie Stevenson
The Many Faces Of Science
An Introduction To Scientists, Values, And Society
E-Book
03/2018
1st Edition
Routledge
€73.99
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Henry Byerly | Leslie Stevenson
The Many Faces Of Science
An Introduction To Scientists, Values, And Society
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08/2000
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Content
How science as we know it has developed; images of science; what motivates scientists; intellectual curiosity and experiment; scientific reputation, influence and public fame; the utility of science; science and money; scientists and the totalitarian state; scientists and public policy; science and values.