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Autore |
Spellman Frank R |
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Titolo |
In defense of science [[electronic resource] ] : why scientific literacy matters / / Frank R. Spellman and Joni Price-Bayer |
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Lanham, : Government Institutes, 2010 |
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ISBN |
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1-282-92281-5 |
9786612922817 |
1-60590-711-1 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (355 p.) |
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Collana |
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Science for Nonscientists |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Science |
Information literacy |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Preface; Prologue; chapter 1; chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10 |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Today, only a few people outside of the scientific community are conversant with the tradition of science and its many breakthroughs. The rest are scientifically illiterate. So say Frank R. Spellman and Joni Price-Bayer, authors of In Defense of Science: Why Scientific Literacy Matters. This book explains why ordinary citizens need to have an understanding of science, its methods, and its groundbreaking discoveries. The authors introduce the most basic scientific concepts in accessible and straightforward language. Along the way they debunk several misconceptions of science and scientists, and |
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