Interfaces Between Science and Society

Name: Interfaces Between Science and Society
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ISBN: 9781874719977

ISBN-10: 1874719977

ISBN-13: 9781874719977

Edition: 2006

Authors: ï¿½ngela Guimarï¿½es Pereira, Sofia Guedes Vaz, Sylvia Tognetti, ï¿½ngela Guimarï¿½es Pereira

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The overall aim of this book is to improve the relationship between science and society. The themes explored include: communicating between plural perspectives, accepting and learning how to manage uncertainty, complexity and value commitments and acknowledging new conceptions of knowledge.

Book details

List price: $190.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 12/1/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 366
Size: 7.64" wide x 9.45" long x 0.94" tall
Weight: 1.452
Language: English




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