A History of Science in Society: From Philosophy to Utility, Volume I - Softcover

A History of Science in Society: From Philosophy to Utility is a terrific book. In one volume the authors cover topics central to the history of science from ancient times to the present, including Islamic natural philosophy, courtly science in the Renaissance, the Sputnik launch, and even the microwave. Informed by recent scholarship on the importance of social constructions in the development of scientific ideas, Ede and Cormack?s focus on how natural philosophers and scientists increasingly strove to make natural knowledge useful keeps the narrative focused and interesting. Easy to understand diagrams and a thoughtful use of illustrations and other supporting materials will greatly enhance student mastery of difficult concepts. This book is clearly written by two scholars who know how challenging it is to teach the history of science, and their beautifully-written, thorough, and engaging book will be a welcome addition to many scholars' and students' bookshelves.