Publisher | Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
ISBN 13 | 9781402060984 |
Book Subtitle | An Examination Of How Scientists Ask And Answer Questions Using The Story Of Evolution As A Paradigm |
Book Description | This book reveals that scientific logic is an extension of common, everyday logic and that it can and should be understood by everyone. Written by a practicing and successful scientist, it explores why questions arise in science and looks at how questions are tackled, what constitutes a valid answer, and why. The author does not bog the reader down in technical details or lists of facts to memorize. He uses accessible examples, illustrations, and descriptions to address complex issues. The book should prove enlightening to anyone who has been perplexed by the meaning, relevance, and moral or political implications of science. |
Editorial Review | The Joy of Science is an illustrated guide to critical thinking based on the principles of scientific inquiry. This book is written primarily for the non-scientist, but scientists and teachers will be interested in the clever analogies, fascinating facts and classic stories. It provides an outstanding guide for teachers and students to understand the origins and value of scientific reasoning. J. Marie Hardwick, Johns Hopkins University, Schools of Public Health and Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
Language | English |
Author | Richard A. Lockshin |
Number of Pages | 440 |
The Joy of Science: An Examination Of How Scientists Ask And Answer Questions Using The Story Of Evolution As A Paradigm Hardcover English by Richard A. Lockshin