Scientific Thought: In Context

The goal of the In Context series is to serve "as an authoritative reference guide to essential concepts of science, the impacts of changes in scientific consensus, and the effects of science on social, political and legal issues" (xix). [...] included are essays on science philosophy and...

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Published in:Reference & User Services Quarterly 2009, Vol.48 (4), p.412-413
Main Author: Healy, Annette M.
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic discourse
College Students
Colleges & universities
Computer science
Context
Essays
Ideology
Legal Problems
Librarians
Library Personnel
Organic Chemistry
Peer review
Philosophy
Politics
Reference Books
Science
Scientific Concepts
Thinking Skills
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Summary:The goal of the In Context series is to serve "as an authoritative reference guide to essential concepts of science, the impacts of changes in scientific consensus, and the effects of science on social, political and legal issues" (xix). [...] included are essays on science philosophy and practice that allow readers to learn about concepts such as research funding, scientific communication, and peer review and their role in scientific advances.
ISSN:1094-9054
2163-5242
DOI:10.5860/rusq.48n4.412