Sciences And Cultures
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Doing Science Culture
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Author : Roddey Reid
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2000
Doing Science Culture written by Roddey Reid and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Art categories.
First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Two Cultures
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Author : C. P. Snow
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-03-26
The Two Cultures written by C. P. Snow and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-26 with Philosophy categories.
The importance of science and technology and future of education and research are just some of the subjects discussed here.
Science Technology And Culture
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Author : Surajit Sinha
language : en
Publisher: New Delhi : Research Council for Cultural Studies, India International Centre; [exclusively distributed by Munshiram Manoharlal]
Release Date : 1970
Science Technology And Culture written by Surajit Sinha and has been published by New Delhi : Research Council for Cultural Studies, India International Centre; [exclusively distributed by Munshiram Manoharlal] this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Science categories.
Science In Culture
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Science In Culture written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with categories.
A History Of Science In World Cultures
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Author : Scott L. Montgomery
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-06-12
A History Of Science In World Cultures written by Scott L. Montgomery and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-12 with History categories.
To understand modern science, it is essential to recognize that many of the most fundamental scientific principles are drawn from the knowledge of ancient civilizations. Taking a global yet comprehensive approach to this complex topic, A History of Science in World Cultures uses a broad range of case studies and examples to demonstrate that the scientific thought and method of the present day is deeply rooted in a pluricultural past. Covering ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, Greece, China, Islam, and the New World, this volume discusses the scope of scientific and technological achievements in each civilization and how the knowledge it developed came to impact the European Renaissance. Themes covered include the influence these scientific cultures had upon one another, the power of writing and its technologies, visions of mathematical order in the universe and how it can be represented, and what elements of the distant scientific past we continue to depend upon today. Topics often left unexamined in histories of science are treated in fascinating detail, such as the chemistry of mummification and the Great Library in Alexandria in Egypt, jewellery and urban planning of the Indus Valley, hydraulic engineering and the compass in China, the sustainable agriculture and dental surgery of the Mayas, and algebra and optics in Islam. This book shows that scientific thought has never been confined to any one era, culture, or geographic region. Clearly presented and highly illustrated, A History of Science in World Cultures is the perfect text for all students and others interested in the development of science throughout history.
Human Cultures Through The Scientific Lens
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Author : Pascal Boyer
language : en
Publisher: Open Book Publishers
Release Date : 2021-07-09
Human Cultures Through The Scientific Lens written by Pascal Boyer and has been published by Open Book Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-09 with Social Science categories.
This volume brings together a collection of seven articles previously published by the author, with a new introduction reframing the articles in the context of past and present questions in anthropology, psychology and human evolution. It promotes the perspective of ‘integrated’ social science, in which social science questions are addressed in a deliberately eclectic manner, combining results and models from evolutionary biology, experimental psychology, economics, anthropology and history. It thus constitutes a welcome contribution to a gradually emerging approach to social science based on E. O. Wilson’s concept of ‘consilience’. Human Cultures through the Scientific Lens spans a wide range of topics, from an examination of ritual behaviour, integrating neuro-science, ethology and anthropology to explain why humans engage in ritual actions (both cultural and individual), to the motivation of conflicts between groups. As such, the collection gives readers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the applications of an evolutionary paradigm in the social sciences. This volume will be a useful resource for scholars and students in the social sciences (particularly psychology, anthropology, evolutionary biology and the political sciences), as well as a general readership interested in the social sciences.
The Cultural Authority Of Science
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Author : Martin W Bauer
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-09-24
The Cultural Authority Of Science written by Martin W Bauer and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-24 with Social Science categories.
The cultural authority of science is the authority that is granted to science in any particular context. This authority is as much a matter of image and perceived legitimacy as of statutory guarantee. However, while authority can be charismatic, based on tradition or based on competence, we would assume that science aims to be an authority of competence. To what extent does science have the last word, or stand above opinion on public issues? This Indo-European led collaboration aims to map the cultural authority of science, and to construct a system of indicators to observe this ‘science culture’ based on artefacts (science news analysis) and espoused beliefs and evaluations (public attitude data). Indeed, through a series of studies the authors examine the cultural authority of science in light of the challenges posed by European, Asian, African and American developments and debates. In particular, two main ideas are examined: the ‘Lighthouse’ model, whereby science is shining into a stormy sea of ignorance and mistrust; and the ‘Bungee Jump’ model, which demonstrates how science occasionally experiences a rough ride against a backdrop of goodwill. Presenting expertise in discourse analysis, computer-assisted text analysis and largescale survey analysis, The Cultural Authority of Science will be of interest to a global audience concerned with the standing of science in society. In particular, it may appeal to scholars and students of fields such as sociology of science, science communication, science studies, scientometrics, innovation studies and social psychology.
Science As Culture
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Science As Culture written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with categories.
Science And Culture And Other Essays
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Author : Thomas Henry Huxley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1881
Science And Culture And Other Essays written by Thomas Henry Huxley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1881 with Science categories.
Encyclopaedia Of The History Of Science Technology And Medicine In Non Westen Cultures
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Author : Helaine Selin
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 1997-07-31
Encyclopaedia Of The History Of Science Technology And Medicine In Non Westen Cultures written by Helaine Selin and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-07-31 with History categories.
The Encyclopaedia fills a gap in both the history of science and in cultural stud ies. Reference works on other cultures tend either to omit science completely or pay little attention to it, and those on the history of science almost always start with the Greeks, with perhaps a mention of the Islamic world as a trans lator of Greek scientific works. The purpose of the Encyclopaedia is to bring together knowledge of many disparate fields in one place and to legitimize the study of other cultures' science. Our aim is not to claim the superiority of other cultures, but to engage in a mutual exchange of ideas. The Western aca demic divisions of science, technology, and medicine have been united in the Encyclopaedia because in ancient cultures these disciplines were connected. This work contributes to redressing the balance in the number of reference works devoted to the study of Western science, and encourages awareness of cultural diversity. The Encyclopaedia is the first compilation of this sort, and it is testimony both to the earlier Eurocentric view of academia as well as to the widened vision of today. There is nothing that crosses disciplinary and geographic boundaries, dealing with both scientific and philosophical issues, to the extent that this work does. xi PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Many years ago I taught African history at a secondary school in Central Africa.