Science Appreciation: Introduction to Science Literacy
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John White and Michael Dennin
This textbook is written to introduce physics and science concepts to students in non-technical majors. Science literacy is stressed through emphasis on the scientific method, language, philosophy, and fundamental issues. Societal issues are also addressed. Mathematical rigor and problem solving are not stressed.
Instructors are encouraged to use the text in courses and to arrange for photocopies of the text for students at a price that exactly covers the photocopy expenses. After using the material, please send comments, criticism, suggestions, and questions to the authors at mdennin@uci.edu, or Department of Physics, University of Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697-4575
Introduction and Table of Contents This textbook is written to introduce physics and science concepts to students in non-technical …
This textbook is written to introduce physics and science concepts to students in non-technical majors. Science literacy is stressed through emphasis on the scientific method, language, philosophy, and fundamental issues. Societal issues are also addressed. Mathematical rigor and problem solving are not stressed.
After using the material, Instructors are encouraged to send comments, criticism, suggestions, and questions to the authors at mdennin@uic.edu.
Chapter 6: Science, Technology, and Society This chapter addresses a wide range of issues of the relationships between science and society. The connections between science and religion and the humanities, both historical and current, is covered. The costs and benefits of science for society are explored …
This chapter addresses a wide range of issues of the relationships between science and society. The connections between science and religion and the humanities, both historical and current, is covered. The costs and benefits of science for society are explored including the impacts of science and technology on health and the environment. The political issues related to science are also considered.
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Posted: March 22, 2006 at 2:40AM
Source: The Physics Front collection
This text provides an interesting approach to introducing non-science students to the philosophy and nature of science. Although the level of math is quite basic, the solutions of physical problems are used to give students concrete examples of the issues being discussed. The final chapter connecting science with technological applications, and the resultant economic issues, may help students realize the importance of science literacy.
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