John M. Ziman's Books

Reliable Knowledge offers a valuably clear account and a radically challenging investigation of the credibility of scientific knowledge.

A discussion of the human side of science, originally published in 1981.

In this book John Ziman seeks the answers to crucial questions facing scientists who need to change the direction of their careers.

Ziman provides an informal account of the rationale of the new educational trend of offering science and technology in society courses; showing how many diverse factors are involved such as social and cultural objectives, political ideologies, vocational needs, scholarly standards and institutional capabilities.

The purpose of this book is to give a coherent account of the different perspectives on science and technology that are normally studied under various disciplinary heads such as philosophy of science, sociology of science and science policy. It is intended for students embarking on courses in these subjects and assumes no special knowledge of any science. It is written in a direct and simple style, and technical language is introduced very sparingly. As various perspectives are sketched out in this book, the reader moves towards a consistent conception of contemporary science as a rapidly changing social institution that has already grown out of its traditional forms and plays a central role in society at large. It will appeal to students in a wide range of scientific disciplines and complement well Professor Ziman's earlier books.

A searching critique of the structural changes currently taking place in the scientific community, showing that managerial considerations now threaten to crowd out the creative element in science.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. This extensive title, which combines scientific principles with up-to-date clinical procedures, has been thoroughly updated for the fourteenth edition. You’ll find in-depth material on the biology and pathophysiology of lymphomas, leukemias, platelet destruction, and other hematological disorders as well as the procedures for diagnosing and treating them.

Comprehensive in scope and thoroughly up to date, Wintrobe’s Clinical Hematology, 15th Edition, combines the biology and pathophysiology of hematology as well as the diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered hematological disorders. Editor-in-chief Dr. Robert T. Means, Jr., along with a team of expert section editors and contributing authors, provide authoritative, in-depth information on the biology and pathophysiology of lymphomas, leukemias, platelet destruction, and other hematological disorders as well as the procedures for diagnosing and treating them. Packed with more than 1,500 tables and figures throughout, this trusted text is an indispensable reference for hematologists, oncologists, residents, nurse practitioners, and pathologists.

Reliable Knowledge offers a valuably clear account and a radically challenging investigation of the credibility of scientific knowledge.

In this book John Ziman seeks the answers to crucial questions facing scientists who need to change the direction of their careers.

In this 1976 volume, Professor Ziman paints a broad picture of science, and of its relations to the world in general. He sets the scene by the historical development of scientific research as a profession, the growth of scientific technologies out of the useful arts, the sources of invention and technical innovation, and the advent of Big Science. He then discusses the economics of research and development, the connections between science and war, the nature of science policy and the moral dilemmas of social responsibility in science. Each topic is introduced by reference to easily understandable particular examples, with a large number of illustrations chosen to bring out the concreteness and reality of science as a human activity. Professor Ziman gives a chapter-by-chapter list of suggested topics for oral and written discussion, intended to provoke critical, sceptical attitudes to simplified solutions to real issues, and comments briefly on relevant books and other sources.

A discussion of the human side of science, originally published in 1981.

Book's by John M. Ziman

Reliable Knowledge

Reliable Knowledge

Puzzles, Problems, and Enigmas

Puzzles, Problems, and Enigmas

Knowing Everything about Nothing

Knowing Everything about Nothing

Teaching and Learning about Science and Society

Teaching and Learning about Science and Society

An Introduction to Science Studies

An Introduction to Science Studies

Prometheus Bound

Prometheus Bound

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

Reliable Knowledge

Reliable Knowledge

Knowing Everything about Nothing

Knowing Everything about Nothing

The Force of Knowledge

The Force of Knowledge

Puzzles, Problems, and Enigmas

Puzzles, Problems, and Enigmas

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