Oreskes, Naomi
Why Trust Science?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691212265
- author:
- Oreskes, Naomi
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 392
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.7 x 2.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Science, General, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Naomi Oreskes offers a bold and compelling defense of science, revealing why the social character of scientific knowledge is its greatest strength-and the greatest reason we can trust it.
This timely and provocative book explores the history and philosophy of science from the late nineteenth century to today. With contributions from leading experts in climate science, politics, philosophy, and history, Oreskes provides a nuanced understanding of why science remains a trustworthy source of knowledge.
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