The Invention of Science: Why History of Science Matters for the Classroom (Cultural and Historical Perspectives on Science Education / Cultural and ... on Science Education: Research Dialogs) - Softcover

Milne, Catherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 946091523X ISBN 13: 9789460915239

Publisher: Brill - Sense, 2011

Synopsis

The Invention of Science: Why History of Science Matters for the Classroom introduces readers to some of the developments that were key for the emergence of Eurocentric science, the discipline we call science. Using history this book explores how human groups and individuals were key to the invention of the discipline of we call science. All human groups have a need and desire to produce systematic knowledge that supports their ongoing survival as a community. This book examines how history can help us to understand emergence of Eurocentric science from local forms of systematic knowledge. Each chapter explores elements that were central to the invention of science including beliefs of what was real and true, forms of reasoning to be valued, and how the right knowledge should be constructed and the role of language. But most importantly this book presented these ideas in an accessible way with activities and questions to help readers grapple with the ideas being presented. Enjoy!

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About the Author

Catherine Milne is a former manuscript editor who has had numerous works published in various magazines. A native of New South Wales, she earned a degree in literature in Queensland, Australia, which included three years of mythology study, covering both the ancient world and Europe. Through her work as a creative writing tutor and aid to children with reading disabilities, she discovered a knack for children's stories and has been writing them ever since. She lives in Irvine, CA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brill - Sense
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 946091523X
• ISBN 13: 9789460915239
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192