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  • The Tangle of Science

    Reliability Beyond Method, Rigour, and Objectivity

    par Nancy Cartwright, Jeremy Hardie, Eleonora Montuschi, Matthew Soleiman, Ann C. Thresher ...
    Science is remarkably reliable. It puts people on the moon, performs laser eye surgery, tells us about ancient civilizations and species, and predicts the future of our climate. What underwrites this reliability? This book argues that the standard answers--the scientific method, rigour, and objectivity--are insufficient for the job. Here we propose a new model of science which places its products ... En savoir plus

    $37.59 CAD

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    A Very Short Introduction

    par Luciano Floridi ...
    Collections series Very Short Introductions
    We live an information-soaked existence - information pours into our lives through television, radio, books, and of course, the Internet. Some say we suffer from 'infoglut'. But what is information? The concept of 'information' is a profound one, rooted in mathematics, central to whole branches of science, yet with implications on every aspect of our everyday lives: DNA provides the information to ... En savoir plus

    $7.99 CAD

  • The Meaning of Science

    par Tim Lewens ...
    Collections series Pelican Books
    What is science? Is it uniquely equipped to deliver universal truths? Or is it one of many disciplines - art, literature, religion - that offer different forms of understanding? In The Meaning of Science, Tim Lewens offers a provocative introduction to the philosophy of science, showing us for example what physics teaches us about reality, what biology teaches us about human nature, and what ... En savoir plus

    $10.99 CAD

  • Objectivity

    A Very Short Introduction

    par Stephen Gaukroger ...
    Collections series Very Short Introductions
    - Is objectivity possible? - Can there be objectivity in matters of morals, or tastes? - What would a truly objective account of the world be like? - Is everything subjective, or relative? - Are moral judgments objective or culturally relative? Objectivity is both an essential and elusive philosophical concept. An account is generally considered to be objective if it attempts to capture the nature ... En savoir plus

    $7.99 CAD

  • Alas Poor Darwin

    Arguments Against Evolutionary Psychology

    par Hilary Rose, Steven Rose ...
    Today, genes are called upon to explain almost every aspect of our lives, from social inequalities to health, sexual preference and criminality. Based on Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection, Evolutionary Psychology with its claim that 'it's all in our genes' has become the most popular scientific theory of the late 20th century. Books such as Richard Dawkins's The Selfish Gene, ... En savoir plus

    $15.99 CAD

  • Artificial Societies

    The Computer Simulation Of Social Life

    Modifié par Nigel Gilbert, Rosaria Conte ...
    An exploration of the implications of developments in artificial intelligence for social scientific research, which builds on the theoretical and methodological insights provided by "Simulating societies".; This book is intended for worldwide library market for social science subjects such as sociology, political science, geography, archaeology/anthropology, and significant appeal within computer ... En savoir plus

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  • Passing the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT)

    par Rosalie Hutton, Glenn Hutton, Fraser Sampson ...
    Collections series Student Guides to University Entrance Series
    This Third Edition provides a comprehensive and fully up to date guide for all those preparing to sit the National Admissions Test for Law. It has been thoroughly revised to take account of the recent changes to the test and to reflect the latest advice and guidance relevant for candidates. Readers will find all they need to face the exam with confidence, fulfil their potential and succeed in ... En savoir plus

    $63.99 CAD

  • Subject Learning in the Primary Curriculum

    Issues in English, Science and Maths

    Modifié par Jill Bourne ...
    The emphasis on subject knowledge in primary curricula is a world-wide phenomenon and has become increasingly the focus of attention in England, with the introduction of the National Curriculum and the appointment of subject co-ordinators in schools. Yet what exactly constitutes a subject and its practice remains controversial.The book is organised into five parts. Part one examines the general ... En savoir plus

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  • Aping Mankind

    par Raymond Tallis ...
    Collections series Routledge Classics
    Neuroscience has made astounding progress in the understanding of the brain. What should we make of its claims to go beyond the brain and explain consciousness, behaviour and culture? Where should we draw the line? In this brilliant critique Raymond Tallis dismantles "Neuromania", arising out of the idea that we are reducible to our brains and "Darwinitis" according to which, since the brain is an ... En savoir plus

    Prix courant $50.99 CAD Maintenant $45.33 CAD

  • Free Will: An Examination of Human Freedom

    par Magnus Vinding ...
    Do we have free will?Not many questions can excite people more than this one, and for good reasons. Our ideas about our own freedom influence some of the most important aspects of our lives, from our political decisions and legal practices to our personal motivations, choices, and actions.The goal of this short book is to address the problem of free will. This goal is not pursued by reciting the ... En savoir plus

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  • Complexity Theory and the Social Sciences

    An Introduction

    par David Byrne ...
    Chaos and complexity are the new buzz words in both science and contemporary society. The ideas they represent have enormous implications for the way we understand and engage with the world. Complexity Theory and the Social Sciences introduces students to the central ideas which surround the chaos/complexity theories. It discusses key concepts before using them as a way of investigating the nature ... En savoir plus

    Prix courant $101.99 CAD Maintenant $90.68 CAD

  • Practical Work in School Science

    Which Way Now?

    Modifié par Jerry Wellington ...
    Practical work has been part of science education for just over 100 years and is accepted as an essential and exciting part of understanding this discipline. Although it can be costly and sometimes messy, it simply has to be done if students and teachers are to progress in their understanding. Schools and universities invest millions of pounds in it and the National Curriculum reveres it - but ... En savoir plus

    $96.18 CAD