| Critical Reasoning and Science: Looking at Science with an Investigative Eye Contributor(s): Holowchak, M. Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 0761837949 ISBN-13: 9780761837947 Publisher: University Press of America OUR PRICE: $67.31 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects - Science | Research & Methodology |
| Dewey: 501 |
| LCCN: 2007926941 |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 8.64" W x 10.94" (1.78 lbs) 286 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Critical Reasoning and Science is an attempt to eliminate or at least diminish the feeling of estrangement that students may feel toward science. It is divided into three parts-a brief introduction to critical reasoning and science, a critical look at philosophical issues related to science, and a critical look at the practice of science. Overall, this work is unique in aim and functionality, as it is the first book to offer students a critical approach both to the philosophy and to the practice of science. Moreover, it aims to do so in a user-friendly manner by introducing material in short, digestible units (called "modules"). Each module has several history-of-science text boxes throughout as well as key terms, text questions, and text-box questions at its end. There are also ample practice exercises to test students on the material. |