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Science and society understanding scientific methodology, energy, climate, and sustainability Eric S. Swanson, Melanie L. Good
Springer Nature - Springer Education (R0) eBooks 2026 English International Available online
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Swanson, Eric Scott, author.
- Good, Melanie L., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Science--Social aspects.
- Science.
- Technology--Social aspects.
- Technology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Edition:
- Second edition
- Place of Publication:
- Cham, Switzerland Springer [2026]
- Summary:
- "This undergraduate textbook educates non-science majors—our future policy makers—on how science works, the rules that underpin our existence, our impact on nature, and nature's impact on us. The book provides a concise, historically based, non-mathematical treatment of modern physics relevant to societal issues. It challenges readers to examine the problems we face (and their own beliefs) in light of the scientific method. In this new edition, a large volume of material has been revised and updated, including expanded discussions on climate change, electric vehicles, and future energy sources. It contains additional new end-of-chapter problems as well as an interactive module that seeks to reduce endorsement of pseudoscience and conspiratorial beliefs by promoting critical thinking, scientific literacy, and effective self-reflection. With a narrative structure, Science and Society, 2nd Edition explains the scientific process and the power it brings to dealing with the natural world. The reader will gain a deeper understanding of scientific results reported by the media, and thus the tools to develop a rational, fact-based assessment of energy and resource policy"-- Springer Nature Link
- Contents:
- What is science?
- Doing science
- Pseudoscience and conspiracy theory
- Energy and entropy
- Electricity, magnetism, and light
- Atom and light
- Climate
- Nuclear energy and radiation
- A finite planet
- A sustainable future
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Online resource; title from PDF title page (Springer Nature Link, viewed August 6, 2026)
- Other Format:
- Print version Swanson, Eric Scott Science and society
- ISBN:
- 9783032156747
- 3032156742
- OCLC:
- 1609853641
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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