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The Invention of Science: Why History of Science Matters for the Classroom

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  • © 2011

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Authors:
  1. Catherine Milne

    1. New York University, New York, USA

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  • Written by experts, Gives a modern approach, Comprehensive in Scope

Part of the book series: Cultural Perspectives in Science Education (CHPS, volume 4)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. What is Science?

    • Catherine Milne
    Pages 1-20

  3. Making Arguments

    • Catherine Milne
    Pages 21-43

  4. Warring Cosmologies and The Emergence of Eurocentric Science

    • Catherine Milne
    Pages 45-65

  5. Valuing Patterns and the Continuing Emergence of Eurocentric Science

    • Catherine Milne
    Pages 67-93

  6. Just The Facts, Please

    • Catherine Milne
    Pages 95-127

  7. Understanding and Explanation

    • Catherine Milne
    Pages 129-151

  8. Understanding Discourses in Science and Science Education

    • Catherine Milne
    Pages 153-178

  9. Final Comments

    • Catherine Milne
    Pages 179-181
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About this book

The Invention of Science: Why History of Science Matters for the Classroom introduces readers to some of the developments that were key for the emergence of Eurocentric science, the discipline we call science. Using history this book explores how human groups and individuals were key to the invention of the discipline of we call science. All human groups have a need and desire to produce systematic knowledge that supports their ongoing survival as a community. This book examines how history can help us to understand emergence of Eurocentric science from local forms of systematic knowledge. Each chapter explores elements that were central to the invention of science including beliefs of what was real and true, forms of reasoning to be valued, and how the right knowledge should be constructed and the role of language. But most importantly this book presented these ideas in an accessible way with activities and questions to help readers grapple with the ideas being presented. Enjoy!

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  • New York University, New York, USA

    Catherine Milne

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