The End Of Science: Facing The Limits Of Knowledge In The Twilight Of The Scientific Age (Helix Books)
Language: English
Published by Addison-Wesley, 1996
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
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First-edition third printing of John Horgan’s provocative examination of whether science is approaching the limits of fundamental discovery. Drawing upon interviews and conversations with leading scientists and thinkers—including Roger Penrose, Francis Crick, Richard Dawkins, Freeman Dyson, Stephen Jay Gould, Stephen Hawking, Thomas Kuhn, Karl Popper, Steven Weinberg, E. O. Wilson, Noam Chomsky, Daniel Dennett, and others—Horgan asks whether future science will uncover revolutionary new principles or primarily refine knowledge already established. Horgan argues that the major conceptual revolutions of science—evolution, relativity, quantum mechanics, the Big Bang, and the structure of DNA—may never be equaled, even while technology and applied science continue advancing. Published in 1996, the book generated considerable debate over scientific progress, the limits of knowledge, and what Horgan called “ironic science.” Condition: Near Fine/ Near Fine. Hardcover remains square and sound. Interior pages appear clean and unmarked. The original dust jacket is complete and retains the printed $24.00 price on the rear panel. Jacket shows moderate surface rubbing and fine scratching, with light edge wear, minor corner wear, and slight creasing or compression at the spine ends. No tears or major losses are visible in the supplied photographs. A notable work of late-twentieth-century science journalism and philosophy of science. Although this copy is the stated third printing rather than the first printing, it remains an attractive hardcover copy of a widely discussed and controversial book. Carefully packed and shipped in a sturdy box. USPS Media Mail available within the United States; expedited and international shipping quoted at cost. Returns accepted in accordance with AbeBooks’ 30-day return policy. SCI 2a.…
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- Title
- The End Of Science: Facing The Limits Of Knowledge In The Twilight Of The Scientific Age (Helix Books)
- Author
- Horgan, John
- Publisher
- Addison-Wesley
- Publication year
- 1996
- Condition
- Near fine
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0201626799
- ISBN 13
- 9780201626797
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 3rd Printing
- Item weight
- 0.992 pounds
- Dimensions
- 6.75 inches width by 9.75 inches height by 1 inch depth
- Seller catalogs
- Philosophy, Science, Social Science
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