Science and Society
Understanding Scientific Methodology, Energy, Climate, and Sustainability
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Beschreibung
This undergraduate textbook educates non-science majors—our future policy makers—on how science works, the rules that underpin our existence, our impact on nature, and nature's impact on us. The book provides a concise, historically based, non-mathematical treatment of modern physics relevant to societal issues. It challenges readers to examine the problems we face (and their own beliefs) in light of the scientific method.
In this new edition, a large volume of material has been revised and updated, including expanded discussions on climate change, electric vehicles, and future energy sources. It contains additional new end-of-chapter problems as well as an interactive module that seeks to reduce endorsement of pseudoscience and conspiratorial beliefs by promoting critical thinking, scientific literacy, and effective self-reflection. With a narrative structure, Science and Society, 2nd Edition explains the scientific process and the power it brings to dealing with the natural world. The reader will gain a deeper understanding of scientific results reported by the media, and thus the tools to develop a rational, fact-based assessment of energy and resource policy.
Praise for Science and Society:
"Anyone who thinks society can be managed without science should think again, or better: read this book. The authors explain how science permeates society, and with simple examples of the scientific process they show its special power in dealing with the natural world. This is a must read for the world's seven billion scientists."
F.E. Close, OBE, Oxford University, author of, among others, "Half-Life: The Divided Life of Bruno Pontecorvo, Physicist or Spy", "The Infinity Puzzle", and "Neutrino"
This undergraduate textbook educates non-science majors—our future policy makers—on how science works, the rules that underpin our existence, our impact on nature, and nature's impact on us. The book provides a concise, historically based, non-mathematical treatment of modern physics relevant to societal issues. It challenges readers to examine the problems we face (and their own beliefs) in light of the scientific method.
In this new edition, a large volume of material has been revised and updated, including expanded discussions on climate change, electric vehicles, and future energy sources. It contains additional new end-of-chapter problems as well as an interactive module that seeks to reduce endorsement of pseudoscience and conspiratorial beliefs by promoting critical thinking, scientific literacy, and effective self-reflection. With a narrative structure, Science and Society, 2nd Edition explains the scientific process and the power it brings to dealing with the natural world. The reader will gain a deeper understanding of scientific results reported by the media, and thus the tools to develop a rational, fact-based assessment of energy and resource policy.
Praise for Science and Society:
"Anyone who thinks society can be managed without science should think again, or better: read this book. The authors explain how science permeates society, and with simple examples of the scientific process they show its special power in dealing with the natural world. This is a must read for the world's seven billion scientists."
F.E. Close, OBE, Oxford University, author of, among others, "Half-Life: The Divided Life of Bruno Pontecorvo, Physicist or Spy", "The Infinity Puzzle", and "Neutrino"
Introduces the central ideas of modern physics in a non-mathematical, accessible, and historically motivated manner Covers many issues of global interest, including climate change, population growth, nuclear power, and renewable energy Explains the difference between science and pseudoscience
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Eric S. Swanson
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“The authors have managed to blend rigorous scientific and physical concepts with assessments of real problems faced by society---many of which have important scientific components. Building scientific intuition and wider literacy about current challenges will be essential to making better decisions in the future, and this book is an excellent step forward.” (Gavin Schmidt, director of the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, author of “Climate Change: Picturing the Science,” and co-founder of the award winning blog “Real Climate.org”)
“After working for more than five years consulting on various energy-related projects for two Department of Defense facilities, I wish I had this book available to recommend to energy managers and other decision makers. This book will be valuable beyond the classroom.” (Alex R. Dzierba, Chancellor's Professor of Physics Emeritus, Indiana University)
“Full of often-overlooked historical anecdotes and lively writing, this updated edition of “Science and Society” masterfully de-mystifies the nature of science. It bravely examines and exposes pertinent examples of pseudoscience and conspiracy theory, giving the reader a template for identifying genuine science amidst the noise of misinformation. I heartily recommend it for everyone interested in how science works and the relationship it has to modern life.” (Chandralekha Singh, Distinguished Professor; Director, Discipline-based Science Education Research Center; former President and Fellow of the American Association of Physics Teachers)
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