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Civilization and Science : In Conflict or Collaboration.
Title:
Civilization and Science : In Conflict or Collaboration.
Author:
Symposium, CIBA Foundation.
ISBN:
9780470717509
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (238 pages)
Series:
Novartis Foundation Symposia
Contents:
Civilization & science in Conflict or Collaboration? -- Contents -- The problem defined -- Some reflections on the theme of science and civilization -- Discussion -- The historical background to the anti-science movement -- Anti-science: observations on the recent 'crisis' of science -- Discussion -- The responsibility of scientists to the community: a discussion -- Science: a consequence of science policy or an expression of culture? -- Discussion -- Science, technology and the political response -- Discussion -- Science and trans-science -- Discussion -- Science and the military -- Discussion -- Science in Spanish and Spanish-American civilization -- Discussion -- Some economic aspects of science -- Scientific research and long-term growth -- Discussion -- The need for a science of civilization -- Discussion -- Summing-up -- Contributors to the Symposium -- Index of Contributors -- Subject Index.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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