Making Modern Science, Second Edition by Peter J. Bowler and Iwan Rhys Morus (2020, Trade Paperback)

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Authors : Bowler, Peter J., Morus, Iwan Rhys. Making Modern Science, Second Edition. Title : Making Modern Science, Second Edition.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press

ISBN-10022636576X

ISBN-139780226365763

eBay Product ID (ePID)8038260130

Product Key Features

Number of Pages608 Pages

Publication NameMaking Modern Science, Second Edition

LanguageEnglish

SubjectGeneral, History

Publication Year2020

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaScience, History

AuthorPeter J. Bowler, Iwan Rhys Morus

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight29.7 Oz

Item Length1 in

Item Width0.6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2020-008836

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsThe breadth of knowledge represented here is remarkable. There is nothing on (or off) the market that equals what Bowler and Morus have accomplished., Attractively illustrated and easy to use, the book explains difficult scientific and philosophical issues in brief and often surprisingly clear terms. . . . The field of history of science has been calling out for a book just like this one., An impressively comprehensive, clear, and accessible survey of the history of science since the Scientific Revolution that tells students not only what they should know, but also how and how not to think about the history of science., A real landmark. Finally, two first-rate academic historians--one a specialist in biological and earth sciences, one in physical sciences--both firmly committed to sociological, contextual approaches, offer an overview of their discipline for the beginning student., An accessible, well-written book, with many nuanced and fascinating stories of individual sciences and the communities of science. . . . An ambitious and successful introduction to the history of science.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal509

SynopsisIn this new edition of the top-selling coursebook, seasoned historians Peter J. Bowler and Iwan Rhys Morus expand on their authoritative survey of how the development of science has shaped our world. Exploring both the history of science and its influence on modern thought, the authors chronicle the major developments in scientific thinking, from the revolutionary ideas of the seventeenth century to contemporary issues in genetics, physics, and more. Thoroughly revised and expanded, the second edition draws on the latest research and scholarship. It also contains two entirely new chapters: one that explores the impact of computing on the development of science, and another that shows how the West used science and technology as tools for geopolitical expansion. Designed for entry-level college courses and as a single-volume introduction for the general reader, Making Modern Science presents the history of science not as a series of names and dates, but as an interconnected and complex web of relationships joining science and society., In this new edition of the top-selling coursebook, seasoned historians Peter J. Bowler and Iwan Rhys Morus expand on their authoritative survey of how the development of science has shaped our world. Exploring both the history of science and its influence on modern thought, the authors chronicle the major developments in scientific thinking, from the revolutionary ideas of the seventeenth century to contemporary issues in genetics, physics, and more. Designed for entry-level college courses and as a single-volume introduction for the general reader, Bowler and Morus present the history of science not as a series of names and dates but as an interconnected and complex web of relationships joining science and society. Thoroughly revised and expanded, the second edition draws on the latest research and scholarship. It also contains two entirely new chapters: one that explores the impact of computing on the development of science and another that surveys the complex interaction of Western science with the cultures of the rest of the world.

LC Classification NumberQ125.B678 2020