Thinking Constructively About Science, Technology, and Society Education

Thinking Constructively About Science, Technology, and Society EducationThis book defines STS science, technology, and society education and discusses current thinking about its conceptual evolution. It synthesizes a broad range of research and thought in the history and philosophy of science and technology, STS studies, and education as they are informed by the the dual perspectives of cognitive and social psychology. A model for STS curriculum development in science, social studies, or technology education is presented

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and co-founder of the Manchester Medieval Literature and Culture series

This hard-hitting and engaging examination of polls and American politics asks an essential question: do polls contribute to the vitality of our democracy or are they undermining the health of our political system

the politics of aging

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Simone Weil created a memorable œuvre remarkable for its lucid

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and the extent to which many of his positions resemble modern attitudes in political philosophy

suggesting new directions for scholarship

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