Scientific Knowledge: A Sociological Analysis

Although science was once seen as the product of individual great men working in isolation, we now realize that, like any other creative activity, science is a highly social enterprise, influenced in subtle as well as obvious ways by the wider culture and values of its time. Scientific Knowledge is the first introduction to social studies of scientific knowledge.The authors, all noted for their contributions to science studies, have organized this book so that each chapter examines a key step in the process of doing science. Using case studies from cognitive science, physics, and biology to illustrate their descriptions and applications of the social study of science, they show how this approach provides a crucial perspective on how science is actually done.Scientific Knowledge will be of interest not only to those engaged in science studies, but also to anyone interested in the practice of science.

Politics & Social Sciences

Bloor, David

Henry, John

Barnes, Barry

Social Sciences

University of Chicago Press

Although science was once seen as the product of individual great men working in isolation, we now realize that, like any other creative activity, science is a highly social enterprise, influenced in subtle as well as obvious ways by the wider culture and values of its time. Scientific Knowledge is the first introduction to social studies of scientific knowledge. The authors, all noted for their contributions to science studies, have organized this book so that each chapter examines a key step in the process of doing science. Using case studies from cognitive science, physics, and biology to illustrate their descriptions and applications of the social study of science, they show how this approach provides a crucial perspective on how science is actually done. Scientific Knowledge will be of interest not only to those engaged in science studies, but also to anyone interested in the practice of science.

A Short History of Scientific Thought

An essential introductory textbook that shows students how science came to be such an important aspect of modern culture. Lively and readable, it provides a rich historical survey of the major developments in scientific thought, from the Ancient Greeks to the twentieth century. John Henry also explains how new scientific theories have emerged and analyses their impact on contemporary thinking. This is an ideal core text for modules on the History of Science, Medicine and Technology, or the History and Philosophy of Science - or a supplementary text for broader modules on European History or Intellectual History - which may be offered at the upper levels of an undergraduate History, Philosophy or Science degree. In addition it is a crucial resource for students who may be studying the history of science for the first time as part of a taught postgraduate degree in European History, Intellectual History, Science or Philosophy.

Science & Math

History & Philosophy

Red Globe Press

This is a concise but wide-ranging account of all aspects of the Scientific Revolution from astronomy to zoology. The third edition has been thoroughly updated, and some sections revised and extended, to take into account the latest scholarship and research and new developments in historiography.

The Scientific Revolution and the Origins of Modern Science (Studies in European History)

History

Europe

This study provides a brief survey and accessible guide to the most important aspects of the Scientific Revolution. As well as considering the development of the mathematical and experimental approaches to an understanding of the natural world, it looks at the crucial role of magical traditions in the origins of modern science and the importance of the Christian world-view in the shaping of the scientific endeavour. Written with the non-scientist in mind, it does not dwell on technical details but seeks to show the social, cultural, and intellectual factors which shaped the development of science in its formative stage and prepared the way for the predominance of science in modern Western culture. Taking account of the latest developments in our understanding of this vital aspect of European history, it is also a useful guide to more detailed literature for students and other interested readers.

The Scientific Revolution and the Origins of Modern Science

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

Herbert Butterfield suggested that the Scientific Revolution was the most significant event since the rise of Christianity, reducing 'the Renaissance and the Reformation to the rank of mere episodes'. This study provides a brief survey and guide to the most important aspects of the Scientific Revolution. Taking account of the latest developments in our understanding of this aspect of European history, it is an invaluable guide for students and other interested readers.

Reference

Palgrave HE UK

The new edition of this study provides a concise, balanced, and accessible guide to the most important aspects of the Scientific Revolution. John Henry takes into account the latest developments in this important aspect of European history.

A systematic account of the importance of sociology for the understanding of scientific knowledge. Applying sociological analysis to specific historical case studies, the work attempts to show how the sociological approach is an essential complement to interpretations of scientific knowledge from other disciplines, and a necessary contribution to obtaining a scientific understanding of science. This book should be of interest to students in the social sciences and the history and philosophy of science, and to academics interested in knowledge, epistemology, the history of ideas and the "new" sociology of science.

The Athlone Press

Manual Of Self-Knowledge And Christian Perfection (1913)

Philosophy

Kessinger Publishing

This guide contains essential information to help the layman identify and understand the uses of every major drug, medicine, vitamin and mineral prescribed in modern medical practice. In consultation with a team of medical specialists headed by Dr John Henry, Consultant Physician at Guy's Hospital Poisons Unit, this book is organized in four major parts with the latest drugs, with photographs of those that have changed in appearance, and details of the most up-to-date applications. Also included is the Drug Finder, an alphabetical listing of over 3000 drug products. Major drug groups are identified and their prescribed medical conditions listed. The main part of the book - an A-Z of drugs, vitamins and minerals - includes practical information on the uses, actions and side effects of each drug product.

British Medical Association Guide to Medicines and Drugs (BMA Family Doctor)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Dorling, Kindersley

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Scientific Knowledge: A Sociological Analysis

Scientific Knowledge: A Sociological Analysis

A Short History of Scientific Thought

The Scientific Revolution and the Origins of Modern Science (Studies in European History)

The Scientific Revolution and the Origins of Modern Science

The Scientific Revolution and the Origins of Modern Science

The Scientific Revolution and the Origins of Modern Science (Studies in European History)

Scientific Knowledge: A Sociological Analysis

Manual Of Self-Knowledge And Christian Perfection (1913)

British Medical Association Guide to Medicines and Drugs (BMA Family Doctor)