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UNINA9910825806003321 |
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Autore |
Brown Theodore L (Theodore Lawrence), <1928-> |
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Titolo |
Imperfect oracle : the epistemic and moral authority of science / / Theodore L. Brown |
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University Park, Pennsylvania : , : Pennsylvania State University Press, , [2009] |
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©2009 |
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ISBN |
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0-271-07369-1 |
0-271-05093-4 |
9780271053394 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xi, 333 p. ) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Science - Moral and ethical aspects |
Science - Social aspects |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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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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Authority and autonomy -- Historical origins of scientific authority -- American science -- Scientific authority in contemporary society -- Science and the courts -- Science and religion -- Science and government -- Science and the public -- The prospects for scientific authority. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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"Explores the relationships between science and other societal sectors, notably law, religion, government and public culture, in terms of the concepts of expert and moral authority"--Provided by publisher. |
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