Collins, Harry M.

The Golem: What You Should Know About Science

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ISBN 13:
9781107604650
author:
Collins, Harry M.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
212
Dimensions:
13.8 x 1.1 x 21.6 cm
Genre:
History, Other Historical Subjects, History of Science,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£15.00

Description

Science as Myth: A Study of the Golem The concept of science is often seen as a rational and objective pursuit, but Harry Collins and Trevor Pinch challenge this view. They draw parallels between the scientific method and the Jewish myth of the Golem, a creature created from inanimate matter that can be controlled or run amok. Through a series of case studies, the authors examine how science is often portrayed as a straightforward result of competent theorisation, observation and experimentation. However, they argue that this view oversimplifies the complexities of scientific inquiry. The first edition of their book generated much debate, and this second edition includes a substantial new Afterword that seeks to place the book in the context of the ongoing 'science wars'. This book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of science and its relationship with society.

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