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Ending the Science Wars
John David Baldwin
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Description for Ending the Science Wars
paperback. Critics claim that science, including social science, is 'merely a social construction' that fallible humans have created with words and other symbols. This title explains why the edifice of science has robust properties that make it one of the most useful forms of knowledge that humans have ever created, although it is not perfect. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272.
The "science wars" have been raging for decades, raising many questions about the power of science. Some critics claim that science, including social science, is "merely a social construction" that fallible humans have created with words and other symbols. If this is true, is science as formidable a source of knowledge as most scientists claim? Baldwin explains why the edifice of science has robust properties that make it one of the most useful forms of knowledge that humans have ever created, although it is not perfect. He trenchantly examines all sides of the debate and uses the philosophy of ... Read more
The "science wars" have been raging for decades, raising many questions about the power of science. Some critics claim that science, including social science, is "merely a social construction" that fallible humans have created with words and other symbols. If this is true, is science as formidable a source of knowledge as most scientists claim? Baldwin explains why the edifice of science has robust properties that make it one of the most useful forms of knowledge that humans have ever created, although it is not perfect. He trenchantly examines all sides of the debate and uses the philosophy of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Paradigm Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781594515606
SKU
V9781594515606
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About John David Baldwin
John David Baldwin began his research by studying primates living in the rainforests of South and Central America, and then he gradually extended his focus to human behaviour and increasingly complex social issues. He is a Professor of Sociology at University of California at Santa Barbara, with special interests in socialization, social organization, philosophy and science.
Reviews for Ending the Science Wars
“For too long, scholars have debated whether social science can be a true science. Baldwin’s book draws upon pragmatist philosophy to propose a new way to reframe the debate. It is one of the most balanced proposals that I have read for how social science can get on with the business of understanding human behavior, interaction, and organization. It is, ... Read more