Scientific Thought in Context

Published by Gale

Scientific Thought in Context is a comprehensive guide to the history of science and serves as an authoritative bridge between science content and social issues. Cross-curricular in nature, Scientific Thought in Context supports both basic and advanced curriculums in biology, chemistry, general physical science, physics, and Earth science as well as history and the social sciences. It brings together original essays written by leading experts in the field, primary source documents that articulate the interrelation of science and society, and sidebars on the cultural, economic, and political issues surrounding scientific thought -- providing insights on leading social issues and spurring critical thinking about the impact of science on society through the ages.

Topics include:

The Big Bang Theory
Biochemistry
Chaos Theory
The Computer
Cloning
The Discovery of the Structure of DNA and the Genetic Code
Evolutionary Theory
Microchip Technologies
Newtonian Physics
Pseudoscience and Popular Misconceptions
Psychology and Psychiatry
The Quantum Hypothesis
The Scientific Method
And many more

Features include:

140 articles written by global experts
More than 400 color photographs, illustrations, maps, and tables that put the topics into context
"Words to Know" section within each entry that helps students to read in context without being overwhelmed by scientific terminology
Chronology that includes many of the most significant events in the history of scientific thought and advances of science
Extensive bibliographies with citations of books, periodicals, websites, and audio and visual materials
Comprehensive general index

Review:

"While the primary audience is older high school/younger college students, literate and/or curious adults will profit from these pages, which go far to help readers make sense of how we came to know what we know about our world and ourselves. Strongly recommended for all public and academic libraries."
--Library Journal, December 2008

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