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From Stars to States A Manifest for Science in Society

As part of an analysisof the relationship between science and policy the author describes the way in which scientists can (and must) bring knowledge in the political decision making process. The argument is closed with considerations on global governance, while the conclusion puts evidence based dec...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Courvoisier, Thierry J.-L.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2017, 2017
Edition:1st ed. 2017
Series:SpringerBriefs in Astronomy
Subjects:
Public Policy
Political Planning
Science / Study And Teaching
Science / Social Aspects
Education In Physics
Science And Technology Studies
Science Education
Philosophy Of Education
Astronomy, Cosmology And Space Sciences
Education / Philosophy
Astronomy
Physics / Study And Teaching
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword by Anne Gover
  • Chapter 1 Astrophysics since the middle of the 20th century
  • Chapter 2 Astronomy and the measurement of time
  • Chapter 3 Astronomy and Modern Society
  • Chapter 4 Science: Pleasure and Culture
  • Chapter 5 Knowledge: Mastering our environment, also a responsibility
  • Chapter 6 Knowledge and Politics
  • Chapter 7 Beyond Nations
  • Conclusion

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