About the book
In A History of Science in Society, 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.
The fourth edition of this bestselling textbook brings the narrative right up to the present day by incorporating the COVID-19 pandemic. The edition also adds content on Indigenous and non-western science as well as five new \"Connections\" case study features, including one on the scientist and poet Omar Khayyam. The text is accompanied by 100 images and maps and a colour insert showing off key moments in the history of science. Essay questions, chapter timelines, a further readings section, and an index provide additional support for students.
Editions of A History of Science in Society
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781487506933
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781487524630
- EBook
- ISBN 9781487535193
- PDF
- ISBN 9781487535186
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In A History of Science in Society, 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.
The fourth edition of this bestselling textbook brings the narrative right up to the present day by incorporating the COVID-19 pandemic. The edition also adds content on Indigenous and non-western science as well as five new \"Connections\" case study features, including one on the scientist and poet Omar Khayyam. The text is accompanied by 100 images and maps and a colour insert showing off key moments in the history of science. Essay questions, chapter timelines, a further readings section, and an index provide additional support for students.
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What is A History of Science in Society about?
In A History of Science in Society, 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.
The fourth edition of this bestselling textbook brings the narrative right up to the present day by incorporating the COVID-19 pandemic. The edition also adds content on Indigenous and non-western science as well as five new \"Connections\" case study features, including one on the scientist and poet Omar Khayyam. The text is accompanied by 100 images and maps and a colour insert showing off key moments in the history of science. Essay questions, chapter timelines, a further readings section, and an index provide additional support for students.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A History of Science in Society?
Mathematics and Science > Science: general issues > History of science
Where can I read a sample of A History of Science in Society?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781487506933
How long is A History of Science in Society and how many pages does it have?
A History of Science in Society has 480 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A History of Science in Society?
Andrew Ede,Lesley Cormack
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A History of Science in Society is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781487506933) and paperback(ISBN 9781487524630) and ebook(ISBN 9781487535193) and pdf(ISBN 9781487535186)
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