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OverviewThis book is a small but practical summary of how one can and should learn science. The author argues that science cannot be taught but has to be learnt. Based on historical examples he shows that practicing science means putting one’s intellect into the understanding of simple questions like what, why, how and when events around you happen. The reader understands that the search for the cause and effect relationship of so called normal happenings is a very provocative experience and learning science leads one to it. This is underpinned by looking at everyday experiences and how they can help any lay-person learn science. The author also explains the methodology of science and discusses an integrated approach to science communication. Finally he elaborates on the influence and role of science in society. The book addresses interested general readers, teachers and science communicators. Full Product DetailsAuthor: A. R. PrasannaPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 1st ed. 2022 Weight: 0.238kg ISBN: 9783031145131ISBN 10: 3031145135 Pages: 134 Publication Date: 11 November 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsWhat is Science?.- Science in Daily Life - Can One See Science in Routine Actions?.- Scientific Methodology.- Language of Science.- Mathematics - The Common Base for Science.- Integrated Approach to Science Communication.- Experience and Experimenting in the Development of Science.- Observation and Inference.- Science as a Profession.- Science and Society.ReviewsAuthor InformationProf. Dr. A.R. Prasanna, Honorary Professor, at the Physical Research Laboratory, was formerly Dean & Senior Professor at P R L. Ahmedabad (1975-2004), and was the Director of L J Institute of Computer Applications, Ahmedabad, during 2008-13. He obtained his Ph.D degree in Applied Mathematics (General Theory of Relativity) from the University of Pune in 1970 and then served as a visiting Scientist at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy. He was awarded, the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt fellowship in 1973, to work at the University of Bonn in Germany. His main field of research is gravitational physics and theoretical astrophysics. He has over ninety five research publications in reputed (peer reviewed) international journals. He has published two books, “Space and Time to Spacetime”, (Universities Press) 2008 and “Gravitation”, commissioned by the CRC Press U.S.A., for Taylor & Francis, UK, in 2016. He has written and spoken extensively to students at various levels on topics of science with an aim to demystify physics and has produced (1980) a six part TV serial on cosmology for distance education of UGC, apart from giving several radio presentations. He has received the Vaidya-Raichudhury lecture award from IAGRG, 2016 and the “Distnguished Service for Science and Society medal” from Gujarat Science Academy for the year 2019. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |