Overload Science War - The Lost Discourse in the Relationship between Science and Society

Author: Olga Shagestal (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book compiles the perspectives of various scholars on the positioning of the "Science Wars," situating the scientific phenomenon within multiple perspectives—historical, sociological, philosophical, scientific, and psychological—and defining the boundaries of the "Science Wars." It aims to dispel the traditional notion that the "Science Wars represent a conflict between two cultures" and explores the reasons why science warriors have persistently upheld "science and reason." The conclusions of this book also differ significantly from the conventional understanding of the "Science Wars"—the author conveys the view that the Science Wars should not be understood as a conflict between two cultures but rather as a turning point for a deeper integration of science and the humanities. Written with the perspective of a scientist for both general readers and the academic community.