A History of Science in Society: From Philosophy to Utility, Fourth Edition
by Andrew Ede, Lesley B. Cormack
A History of Science in Society presents science as an evolving part of human culture, connecting intellectual traditions with practical purposes. Moving from philosophy to utility, this fourth edition offers a broad, accessible perspective for readers seeking to understand how science has developed and functioned within society.
About This Book
A History of Science in Society explores the development of science within its broader social and intellectual contexts.
The book connects scientific thought with philosophy, highlighting how ideas about knowledge have shaped the history of science.
It also considers science in relation to utility, emphasizing its practical significance and changing role in society.
This fourth edition provides a wide-ranging resource for readers studying science, history, education, or the relationship between ideas and their uses.
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