In this groundbreaking work, Shapin examines the culture that, in the 1600s, formed the foundation of the modern scientific worldview. The book critically explores early modern science and raises doubts about the existence of the 'Scientific Revolution'.
Description
With the thesis "There was no such thing as the Scientific Revolution," Steven Shapin outlines a new perspective on the development of science. In doing so, he considers how beliefs, practices, and social influences at the time came together to shape our modern view of science.
Product details
- Author: Steven Shapin
- Series: Science.Culture
- Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
- Imprint: University of Chicago Press
- Binding type: Trade paperback (US)
- Publication date: 2018-08-22
- Number of pages: 256
- ISBN: 9780226398341
- Theme: History of science
- BISAC: SCIENCE / History