The Changing Image of the Sciences
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Author
Contributions
- Koetsier, Teun - Contributor
- Pater, Cornelis - Contributor
- Helden, Albert - Contributor
Publication
2002 - Springer Netherlands, Dordrecht, Netherlands
Language
English
Word Count
56,500 words, Guess
Page Count
226 pages
Physical Format
Electronic resource
Identifiers
- Internet Archivechangingimagesci00held
- ISBN-109401039372
- ISBN-109401005877
- ISBN-139789401039376
- ISBN-139789401005876
and 4 more
- OCLC Control Number851381583
- Better World Books9789401039376
- Better World Books9789401005876
- Open LibraryOL27023701M
Classifications
- LCCD1-DX301
- DDC900
Description
The theme was chosen because of the great concern with the worldwide decreasing interest in the natural sciences. The image of these sciences as dull, uninspiring, masculine, environmentally unfriendly and very technical was mentioned as an important reason. Historical context would help in the discussions around these recent perceptions. Many intriguing questions are discussed. How is the changing image of the distinct sciences experienced by the general public, by the scientists themselves, or in disciplines in which natural sciences are applied? How can it be connected to the phenomenon of the low number of women in science? The book is useful to a broad spectrum of readers, from our colleagues in universities to the general public. It can very well be used as a textbook in undergraduate courses in the history of science and in science and society. In addition, the individual chapters can stand on their own and be studied in courses in the various sciences, or in philosophy.
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