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- ISBN: 9781605907109 | 1605907103
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 12/16/2010
Today, only a few people outside the scientific community are conversant with the tradition of science and its many breakthroughs. The rest are scientifically illiterate. So say Frank R. Spellman and Joni Price-Bayer, authors of In Defense of Science: Why Scientific Literacy Matters. This book explains why ordinary citizens need to have an understanding of science, its methods, and its ground-breaking discoveries. The authors introduce the most basic scientific concepts in accessible and straightforward language. Along the way they debunk several misconceptions about science and scientists, and provide a view of science as an integral part of society, policy, and everyday life.