Bowler, Peter J

Making Modern Science, Second Edition

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ISBN 13:: 9780226365763
author:: Bowler, Peter J
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: University of Chicago Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 608
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres
Genre:: History, General, Science,
Condition:: New
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The history of science has shaped our world in profound ways. This second edition of Making Modern Science explores how scientific thinking has evolved over time, from revolutionary ideas in the 17th century to contemporary issues in genetics and physics. Thoroughly revised and expanded, this book draws on the latest research and scholarship to present a comprehensive survey of the development of science. It delves into the complex relationships between science and society, revealing how scientific discoveries have influenced our understanding of the world and our place within it. With two new chapters added to the original work, this edition offers a fresh perspective on the impact of computing on science and the role of science in geopolitical expansion.

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