Science and Culture: Lisa Jardine, Jean Michel Massing and Simon Schaffer

Science and Culture: Lisa Jardine,Jean Michel Massing, and Simon Schaffer is a collection of interviews with three foremost historians of science, conducted by Professor Alan Macfarlane. The interviews explore the relationship between science and culture, and the importance of considering philosophical problems and complexities associated with science. The book is valuable for those interested in the History of Science and Philosophy, Archaeology and Ethnocultural Studies, and how civilizations and their cultures impact the study of science.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Science and Culture: Lisa Jardine, Jean Michel Massing, and Simon Schaffer is a captivating collection of interviews that are making their debut as a book. Conducted by the esteemed Professor Alan Macfarlane, one of England's foremost social anthropologists and historians, these insightful conversations form part of the series Creative Lives and Works. Spanning a period of several years, the three dialogues in this volume are part of a broader series that explores diverse disciplines, ranging from the social sciences and sciences to the performing and visual arts. The present volume focuses on three renowned historians of science, highlighting their unique experiences and emphasizing the importance of considering the philosophical complexities and intricacies associated with the field.

Throughout the ages, all civilizations have engaged in the production and accumulation of knowledge. This innate curiosity about learning and nature is evident in the realms of science and culture. Renaissance thinkers like Galileo Galilei, Leonardo da Vinci, and Isaac Newton are considered the pioneers of modern science. Lisa Jardine, Jean Michel Massing, and Simon Schaffer vividly bring to life their own enriching experiences, demonstrating that the future of science cannot be understood without addressing its philosophical challenges and delving into the complexities that accompany it.

This book holds immense value for individuals with a keen interest in the History of Science and Philosophy, Archaeology, and Ethnocultural Studies. It also piques the curiosity of those who are eager to explore how civilizations and their cultures shape the study of science. It is worth noting that this title is co-published with Social Science Press, New Delhi. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback version of this book in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 143 x 223 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032198545