Science & society :

Daempfle, Peter,

Science & society : scientific thought and education for the 21st century / Science and society Peter A. Daempfle, PhD, State University of New York -- Delhi. - xvi, 264 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes index.

Introduction -- The philosophy of science -- Scientific research -- Math gives science power -- The history of science -- Science and society -- Scientific rewards -- Scientific integrity vs. pseudosciences -- An age of optimism -- Roadblocks to science -- Teaching critical thinking -- A modern synthesis -- Science education: the need for good people in science -- Science at risk.

9781449685027 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2012024206


Science--Social aspects.
Science--Study and teaching.
Scientists--Psychology.

Q175.5 / .D34 2014

303.48/3