A Companion to the Physical Sciences Contributor(s): Knight, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138643181 ISBN-13: 9781138643185 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $50.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2024 |
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BISAC Categories: - History | Reference |
Physical Information: 184 pages |
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Publisher Description: First published in 1989, this dictionary of the whole field of the physical sciences is an invaluable guide through the changing terminology and practices of scientific research. Arranged alphabetically, it traces how the meaning of scientific terms have changed over time. It covers a wide range of topics including voyages, observations, magnetism and pendulums, and central subjects such as atom, valency and energy. There are also entries on more abstract terms such as hypothesis, theory, induction, deduction, falsification and paradigm, emphasizing that while science is more than 'organized common sense' it is not completely different from other activities. Science's lack of innocence is also recognized in headings like pollution and weapons. This book will be a useful resource to students interested in the history of science. |