Using And Abusing Science
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Using And Abusing Science
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Author : Cyril Besson
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2016-05-11
Using And Abusing Science written by Cyril Besson and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-11 with Science categories.
Over the last two centuries, as politics has evolved from the status of “amateurship” to that of profession, political discourse, together with its practices and their validity, has been increasingly subject to questioning. Politicians, as illustrated by the low turnouts that have recently characterised general elections and a general lack of interest in politics throughout Western countries, enjoy less than ever the trust of the electorate, and their discourse is now often criticised for being both hollow and untrustworthy. Conversely, by evolving from the status of enlightened amateur to that of expert, the figure of the scientist has, over recent centuries, gained credibility with the general public. Even though the traditional view of science as the expression of reality has regularly been challenged, science continues to be held in high regard and is believed to provide a reliable form of knowledge. Summoning science has thus often been a way, in everyday life, advertising and the popular media, to lend authority to a discourse, and imply that one’s claims are beyond dispute. That politicians should have occasionally been tempted to do the same and make up for the deficit of legitimacy of their discourse through the instrumentalisation of scientific arguments or participation in contemporaneous debates on scientific issues is, therefore, not surprising. The issue at stake in this volume is to examine how, and to what extent, this process may have been taking place in the past three centuries. In order to accomplish this, the contributions cover various fields of expertise, ranging from the “hard” sciences to more controversial types of science, investigating the intricate relations of science and political discourse.
Abusing Science
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Author : Philip Kitcher
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 1983-06-23
Abusing Science written by Philip Kitcher and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983-06-23 with Science categories.
Abusing Science is a manual for intellectual self-defense, the most complete available for presenting the case against Creationist pseudo-science. It is also a lucid exposition of the nature and methods of genuine science. The book begins with a concise introduction to evolutionary theory for non-scientists and closes with a rebuttal of the charge that this theory undermines religious and moral values. It will astonish many readers that this case must still be made in the 1980s, but since it must, Philip Kitcher makes it irresistibly and forcefully. Not long ago, a federal court struck down an Arkansas law requiring that "scientific" Creationism be taught in high school science classes. Contemporary Creationists may have lost one legal battle, but their cause continues to thrive. Their efforts are directed not only at state legislatures but at local school boards and textbook publishers. As Kitcher argues in this rigorous but highly readable book, the integrity of science is under attack. The methods of inquiry used in evolutionary biology are those which are used throughout the sciences. Moreover, modern biology is intertwined with other fields of science—physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology. Creationists hope to persuade the public that education in science should be torn apart to make room for a literal reading of Genesis. Abusing Science refutes the popular complaint that the scientific establishment is dogmatic and intolerant, denying "academic freedom" to the unorthodox. It examines Creationist claims seriously and systematically, one by one, showing clearly just why they are at best misguided, at worst ludicrous.
Understanding Drug Use And Abuse
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Author : Benjamin P. Bowser
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2014-05-30
Understanding Drug Use And Abuse written by Benjamin P. Bowser and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-30 with Social Science categories.
Addressing drug use and abuse as a global phenomenon, this text draws on contemporary and international research findings to examine the causes of drug use in different countries and to explore different policy responses to its prevention and treatment. It is an invaluable resource for students, practitioners and anyone concerned with drug use.
Rethinking Substance Abuse
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Author : William R. Miller
language : en
Publisher: Guilford Press
Release Date : 2010-06-03
Rethinking Substance Abuse written by William R. Miller and has been published by Guilford Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-03 with Psychology categories.
Addiction & therapy.
Queer Science
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Author : Simon LeVay
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 1996-05-14
Queer Science written by Simon LeVay and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-05-14 with Health & Fitness categories.
What makes people gay, lesbian, bisexual, or heterosexual? And who cares? Written by one of the leading scientists in the research of sexual orientation, Queer Science looks at how scientific discoveries about homosexuality influence society's attitude toward gays and lesbians, beginning with the theories of the German sexologist and gay-rights pioneer Magnus Hirschfeld and culminating with the latest discoveries in brain science, genetics, endocrinology, and cognitive psychology.
Handbook On Drug Abuse
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
Handbook On Drug Abuse written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Drug abuse categories.
Drug Use Misuse And Abuse
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Author : Cecile A. Marczinski
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-01-13
Drug Use Misuse And Abuse written by Cecile A. Marczinski and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-13 with Psychology categories.
Bringing a new approach to covering the basic principles and major topics found in a typical psychopharmacology course, Drug Use, Misuse and Abuse also adds the newest exciting and controversial findings in the study of drug use and abuse. At the core, the text has a strong emphasis on developing scientific literacy and critical thinking in the student. Drug Use, Misuse and Abuse includes the major drugs typically covered in an undergraduate psychopharmacology course (caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines including methamphetamine, alcohol, opiates, marijuana, the hallucinogens, antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antianxiety medications) and, moreover, the content emphasizes the latest scientific findings in the field, including advances in imaging the living brain. Included is a chapter on careers related to psychopharmacology, as well as a variety of pedagogical features that help students learn, making it appropriate for an instructor of a lecture-based, online or hybrid course.
Medical Electricity Its Use And Abuse Or How To Cure Rheumatic Nervous Muscular And Functional Disorders By Self Application
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Author : Electricity
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1873
Medical Electricity Its Use And Abuse Or How To Cure Rheumatic Nervous Muscular And Functional Disorders By Self Application written by Electricity and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1873 with Electrotherapeutics categories.
Words Their Use And Abuse
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Author : William Mathews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888
Words Their Use And Abuse written by William Mathews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1888 with English language categories.
Substance Abuse Prevention
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Author : Julie A. Hogan
language : en
Publisher: Pearson
Release Date : 2003
Substance Abuse Prevention written by Julie A. Hogan and has been published by Pearson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Education categories.
Presenting the science-based components of substance abuse prevention practice, this text analyzes what does and doesn't work when implementing prevention programs, offers guidelines on becoming a culturally competent prevention professional, and provides a chart of each major drug category that includes an overview of the drug category's effects, symptoms of overdose, possible withdrawal effects, and acute and chronic effects. Case studies and real-life examples are also included. Specific topics within the book include program planning, ethics, the role of media in prevention, and grant writing. Hogan is affiliated with the University of Nevada. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.