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In Defense of Science: Why Scientific Literacy Matters, 2nd Edition
- Length: 232 pages
- Edition: Second
- Language: English
- Publisher: Bernan Press
- Publication Date: 2018-08-31
- ISBN-10: 1641432500
- ISBN-13: 9781641432504
- Sales Rank: #1908213 (See Top 100 Books)
Description
In an era when many in the science community feel that science is under attack, In Defense of Science explains why ordinary citizens need to have an understanding of science, its methods, and its discoveries. The authors debunk several misconceptions of science and scientists, and advocate that science is an integral part of society.
Table of Contents
1 Hook, Line, and . . . Science!
2 What Is Science?
3 The Good, Bad, Ugly, and Uglier
4 Science in Pop Culture
5 Snake Oil Science
6 Good Science vs. “Feel Good” Science
7 Science, Politics, and Religion
8 Please, No Science! I Hate Math!
9 Science Is Hard Work—Too Hard!
10 Science Is for Nerds, Geeks, and Weirdoes Only!
11 Science Education and Science Careers
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