| On Science Contributor(s): Ridley, Brian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415249791 ISBN-13: 9780415249799 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2001 Annotation: Can science explain everything? Ridley, a physicist himself, explores this question and more in this compelling exploration of both the scope and limits of science. Tracing back to the roots of scientific thinking in a world of "magical ideals," he argues that science shares more with magic than we are often led to believe. The book also explores the overlooked relationship between science and mathematics and the uneasy relationship between the two. This is neatly linked to a fascinating discussion of relativity and quantum theory, reminding us of the many perspectives offered" within" science. The book closes with an important look at the often utopian scientific ideals of future societies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects - Science | History |
| Dewey: 501 |
| LCCN: 00045942 |
| Series: Thinking in Action |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 5.34" W x 8.06" (0.77 lbs) 240 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Can science explain everything? Brian Ridley, a physicist himself, explores this question and more in this compelling exploration of both the scope and limits of science. Tracing back to the roots of scientific thinking in a world of 'magical ideas', he argues that science shares more with magic than we are often led to believe. The book also explores the often overlooked relationship between science and mathematics and the uneasy relationship between the two. This is neatly linked to a fascinating discussion of relativity and quantum theory, reminding us of the many perspectives on offer within science. On Science is essential reading for all those interested in the way we think about and picture science, where it is now, and where it is going. |