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Conjuring Science: Scientific Symbols and Cultural Meanings in American Life

by Christopher P. Toumey

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Publisher Comments:

Toumey argues that instead of comprehending scientific knowledge, methods, or standards, most Americans know science only in terms of symbols that stand for science and that stand between people and scientific understanding.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-190) and index.
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ISBN:
9780813522852
Subtitle:
Scientific Symbols and Cultural Meanings in American Life
Author:
Toumey, Christopher P.
Publisher:
Rutgers University Press
Location:
New Brunswick, N.J. :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Science
Subject:
Ethnology
Subject:
Philosophy & Social Aspects
Subject:
Anthropology
Subject:
Popular Culture
Subject:
Customs & Traditions
Subject:
Symbolism
Subject:
Popular Culture - General
Subject:
Ethnology -- United States.
Series Volume:
7
Publication Date:
August 1996
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
214
Dimensions:
8.95x6.01x.65 in. .72 lbs.
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