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A History of Science in Society: From Philosophy to Utility, Third Edition 3rd Edition

by Andrew Ede (Author), Lesley Cormack (Author)
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A History of Science in Society is a concise overview that introduces complex ideas in a non-technical fashion. Ede and Cormack trace the history of the changing place of science in society and explore the link between the pursuit of knowledge and the desire to make that knowledge useful.


New topics in this edition include astronomy and mathematics in ancient Mayan society, science and technology in ancient India and China, and Islamic cartography. New "Connections" features provide in-depth exploration of the ways science and society interconnect. The text is accompanied by 55 colour maps and diagrams, and 8 colour plates highlighting key concepts and events. Essay questions, chapter timelines, a further readings section, and an index provide additional support for students. A companion reader edited by the authors, A History of Science in Society: A Reader, is also available.

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  1. ISBN-10
    1442634995
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1442634992
  3. Edition
    3rd
  4. Publisher
    University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division
  5. Publication date
    August 12, 2016
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.52 x 0.9 x 8.25 inches
  8. Print length
    464 pages
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The first edition of A History of Science in Society was an impressive achievement that provided a most welcome and accessible textbook. The third edition continues this fine tradition. Over the years, my students have valued the clarity and rigour of this book, which has allowed them to better grasp the meanings of some of the more difficult concepts in the history of science.

-- Nathan Brooks, New Mexico State University

The excellent new edition of A History of Science in Society is an achievement. Readable and comprehensive, it provides welcome changes that round out the material towards a more global narrative, enhance student learning, and apply classic themes about the connections between science, technology, and society to the twenty-first-century world … Well-written and thoughtfully presented, the text is eminently suitable for introductory undergraduate courses in the global history of science and technology.

-- Tara Abraham, University of Guelph

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The first edition of A History of Science in Society was an impressive achievement that provided a most welcome and accessible textbook. The third edition continues this fine tradition. Over the years, my students have valued the clarity and rigour of this book, which has allowed them to better grasp the meanings of some of the more difficult concepts in the history of science.

(Nathan Brooks, New Mexico State University)

The excellent new edition of A History of Science in Society is an achievement. Readable and comprehensive, it provides welcome changes that round out the material towards a more global narrative, enhance student learning, and apply classic themes about the connections between science, technology, and society to the twenty-first-century world … Well-written and thoughtfully presented, the text is eminently suitable for introductory undergraduate courses in the global history of science and technology.

(Tara Abraham, University of Guelph)

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division; 3rd edition (August 12, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1442634995
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1442634992
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.79 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.52 x 0.9 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview of the history of science
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