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Hindsight and Popular Astronomy

By: Alan B. Whiting

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Hindsight and Popular Astronomy

By: Alan B. Whiting

Named a Top Ten Book of 2011 by Physics World, UK.There are many books that endeavor to bridge the gap between scientists and laymen, yet too many overemphasize the presentation of scientific findings as hard facts and end up alienating readers from the critical thinking processes involved in science.Whiting attempts to break away from the norm in this revolutionary review of popular astronomy books written from 1833 to 1944. He examines these important works by acknowledged authorities in the field to see how they have stood the test of time. Where the luminaries have failed, he looks for clues that the layman reader could have used to raise doubts about what was being said. The aim of this highly accessible book is to develop tools for the non-scientist to evaluate the strange and marvelous results that astronomers report, in place of the highly-developed scientific and mathematical techniques available to the scientists themselves. A must-read for all science and astronomy enthusiasts.

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World Scientific

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9814307912

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9789814307918

Structures of Social Life

By: Alan page Fiske

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Structures of Social Life

By: Alan page Fiske

Alan Page Fiske shares insight on the basic models of social relations in this “important book that will be of value to all psychologists with an interest in organization, culture, economic behavior, and decision making” (Richard E. Nisbett, University of Michigan). Structures of Social Life examines the relational models of social relationships, including how they are implicit in earlier social theories, how they have emerged into diverse domains of social action and though, and how they produce diverse and complex social forms. Aiming to create conversations and debate about social relationships and the models that structure them, Alan Page Fiske provides insight on the four elementary forms of human relations.

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500

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Simon and Schuster

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0029066875

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9780029066874

Footprint Scotland Handbook

The Travel Guide

By: Alan Murphy

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Footprint Scotland Handbook

The Travel Guide

By: Alan Murphy

Footprint guides are written for intelligent and imaginative individuals looking for inspiration and new horizons. "A Foot in the Door" summarizes the highlights of a trip to Scotland, the characteristics of the country, and what to expect on a journey there. Covers local history and culture and profiles the best attractions in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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190347129X

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9781903471296

Hindsight and Popular Astronomy

By: Alan B. Whiting

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Hindsight and Popular Astronomy

Hindsight and Popular Astronomy

Structures of Social Life

Structures of Social Life

Footprint Scotland Handbook

Footprint Scotland Handbook

Hindsight and Popular Astronomy

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