| Sci Dspute V3 Contributor(s): Gale Group (Author), Schlager, Neil (Author) |
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ISBN: 0787657670 ISBN-13: 9780787657673 Publisher: Gale OUR PRICE: $338.44 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2002 Annotation: This new series explores controversial topics in science and technology by featuring informative essays, both pro and con, on the major theories, ethical questions and commercial applications of science from all disciplines. Comprised of signed articles written exclusively for the series, each Science in Dispute volume covers approximately 30 issues organized in seven general categories: medicine, life science, physical science, astronomy and space exploration, Earth science, mathematics and computer science, and engineering. Each topic is introduced with a general overview and concludes with a list of key terms and suggestions for further reading sources. Additional features include sidebars featuring biographical profiles of the major players related to the topic; approximately 90 illustrations per volume; and a cumulative subject index. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects - Technology & Engineering | Social Aspects |
| Dewey: 501 |
| Series: Science in Dispute |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 8.48" W x 11.44" (2.42 lbs) 304 pages |