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  • Companion to the History of Modern Science

    Edited by G N Cantor, G.N. Cantor, J.R.R. Christie, M.J.S. Hodge, R.C. Olby ...
    The 67 chapters of this book describe and analyse the development of Western science from 1500 to the present day. Divided into two major sections - 'The Study of the History of Science' and 'Selected Writings in the History of Science' - the volume describes the methods and problems of research in the field and then applies these techniques to a wide range of fields. Areas covered include: * the ... Read more

    $345.99 CAD

  • Companion to the History of Modern Science

    Edited by G N Cantor, G.N. Cantor, J.R.R. Christie, M.J.S. Hodge, R.C. Olby ...
    Series series Routledge Companion Encyclopedias
    * A descriptive and analytical guide to the development of Western science from AD 1500, and to the diversity and course of that development first in Europe and later across the world * Presented in clear, non-technical language * Extensive indexes of Subjects and Names `Indeed a companion volume whose 67 essays give pleasure and instruction ... an ambitious and successful work.' - Times Literary ... Read more

    $1,078.99 CAD

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  • Philosophy of Science

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    How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully 'objective'? What, really, can be defined as science? In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of science, and investigates fascinating, challenging questions such as these. Starting at the very ... Read more

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  • Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction

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  • Inventing the Universe

    Why we can't stop talking about science, faith and God

    by Dr Alister E McGrath ...
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    by Prof Stephen Gaukroger ...
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    by Professor John C Lennox ...
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