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Why I Am Not a Scientist
Anthropology and Modern Knowledge
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Exploring the intersection of science and culture, the author delves into biological anthropology, the history of life sciences, and science studies, challenging conventional views with a blend of anthropology and humor. He identifies science as a method, a body of facts, and a cultural authority, highlighting the tensions this creates. Key topics include the scientific revolution, creationism, and modern scientific racism. With wit and insight, the book illuminates science's evolution, its cultural significance, and the challenges it faces today.
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Why I Am Not a Scientist, Jonathan M. Marks
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- 2009
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- Title
- Why I Am Not a Scientist
- Subtitle
- Anthropology and Modern Knowledge
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jonathan M. Marks
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 344
- ISBN13
- 9780520259607
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of science and culture, the author delves into biological anthropology, the history of life sciences, and science studies, challenging conventional views with a blend of anthropology and humor. He identifies science as a method, a body of facts, and a cultural authority, highlighting the tensions this creates. Key topics include the scientific revolution, creationism, and modern scientific racism. With wit and insight, the book illuminates science's evolution, its cultural significance, and the challenges it faces today.