Science in culture

Science in culture / Piotr Jaroszyński ; translated from the Polish by Hugh McDonald.

This book tries to uncover science's discoverer and explain why the conception of science has been changing during the centuries, and why science can be beneficial and dangerous for humanity. Far from being hermetic, this research can be interesting for all who want to understand deeper what re...

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Main Author: Jaroszyński, Piotr (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Polish
Published: Amsterdam ; New York, NY : Rodopi, 2007.
Series:Value inquiry book series. Gilson studies.
Value inquiry book series ; v. 185.
Subjects:
Science > Social aspects.
Science > Philosophy.
Science and civilization.
SCIENCE > Philosophy & Social Aspects.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Social Aspects.
Science and civilization
Science > Philosophy
Science > Social aspects
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Summary:This book tries to uncover science's discoverer and explain why the conception of science has been changing during the centuries, and why science can be beneficial and dangerous for humanity. Far from being hermetic, this research can be interesting for all who want to understand deeper what really conditions the place of science in culture.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxi, 314 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-273) and indexes.
ISBN:9781429481250
1429481250
9789401203852
9401203857
ISSN:1879-6230 ;
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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