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A History of Science in Society, Volume II: From the Scientific Revolution to the Present, Third Edition Reprint Edition

by Andrew Ede (Author), Lesley B. Cormack (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
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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. Volume II covers from the Scientific Revolution until the present day.


New topics in this edition include science and the corporate world, the regulation of science and technology, and climate change. New "Connections" features provide in-depth exploration of the ways science and society interconnect. The text is accompanied by 38 colour maps and diagrams, and 4 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
    1442635061
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1442635067
  3. Edition
    Reprint
  4. Publisher
    University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division
  5. Publication date
    September 29, 2016
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.52 x 0.65 x 9.25 inches
  8. Print length
    308 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

This 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)

This 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)

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division; Reprint edition (September 29, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1442635061
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1442635067
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.26 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.52 x 0.65 x 9.25 inches
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  • Bruce T
    3.0 out of 5 stars The conversion to Kindle was not kind
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020
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    The quality of the electronic edition is poor. I found the book rife with errors caused by the conversion to the electronic format. The errors are inconsistent, and seem to be related to individual chapters; as an example, Chapter 11 consistently translated "He" (capitalized) to "Fie". The text is understandable, but such errors are distracting. In many other areas, punctuation becomes an issue; for example, missing periods at the end of sentences. This edition would really benefit from having an editor from the publisher go through it, flagging all of the errors for correction.
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