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Galileo Goes to Jail and Other Myths About Science and Religion by Ronald L. Numbers 9780674057418 (Paperback, 2010)

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Format:
Paperback
Language of text:
English
Isbn-13:
9780674057418, 978-0674057418
Author:
Ronald L. Numbers
Publisher:
Harvard University Press
Imprint:
Harvard University Press
Publication date:
2010-11-02
Pages:
320
Product dimensions:
133.35mm (w) x 209.55mm (h) x 25.4mm (d)

Overview

If we want nonscientists and opinion-makers in the press, the lab, and the pulpit to take a fresh look at the relationship between science and religion, Ronald Numbers suggests that we must first dispense with the hoary myths that have masqueraded too long as historical truths.

Until about the 1970s, the dominant narrative in the history of science had long been that of science triumphant, and science at war with religion. But a new generation of historians both of science and of the church began to examine episodes in the history of science and religion through the values and knowledge of the actors themselves. Now Ronald Numbers has recruited the leading scholars in this new history of science to ­puncture the myths, from Galileo’s incarceration to Darwin’s deathbed conversion to Einstein’s belief in a personal God who “didn’t play dice with the universe.” The picture of science and religion at each other’s throats persists in mainstream media and scholarly journals, but each chapter in Galileo Goes to Jail shows how much we have to gain by seeing beyond the myths.

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Galileo Goes to Jail and Other Myths About Science and Religion by Ronald L. Numbers 9780674057418 (Paperback, 2010)

Delivery
UK delivery is within 3 to 5 working days.
International delivery varies by country, please see the Wordery store help page for details.

Product details
Format:Paperback
Language of text:English
Isbn-13:9780674057418, 978-0674057418
Author:Ronald L. Numbers
Publisher:Harvard University Press
Imprint:Harvard University Press
Publication date:2010-11-02
Pages:320
Product dimensions:133.35mm (w) x 209.55mm (h) x 25.4mm (d)


Overview
If we want nonscientists and opinion-makers in the press, the lab, and the pulpit to take a fresh look at the relationship between science and religion, Ronald Numbers suggests that we must first dispense with the hoary myths that have masqueraded too long as historical truths. Until about the 1970s, the dominant narrative in the history of science had long been that of science triumphant, and science at war with religion. But a new generation of historians both of science and of the church began to examine episodes in the history of science and religion through the values and knowledge of the actors themselves. Now Ronald Numbers has recruited the leading scholars in this new history of science to ­puncture the myths, from Galileo’s incarceration to Darwin’s deathbed conversion to Einstein’s belief in a personal God who “didn’t play dice with the universe.” The picture of science and religion at each other’s throats persists in mainstream media and scholarly journals, but each chapter in Galileo Goes to Jail shows how much we have to gain by seeing beyond the myths.
About Wordery
Wordery is one of the UK's largest online booksellers. With millions of satisfied customers who enjoy low prices on a huge range of books, we offer a reliable and trusted service and consistently receive excellent feedback.We offer a huge range of over 8 million books; bestsellers, children's books, cheap paperbacks, baby books, special edition hardbacks and textbooks. All our books are dispatched from the UK. Wordery offers Free Delivery on all UK orders, and competitively priced international delivery.#HappyReading