Scientific Thought in Context

Scientific Thought in Context is a comprehensive guide to the history of science and serves as an authoritative bridge between science content and social issues. Cross-curricular in nature, Scientific Thought in Context supports both basic and advanced curriculums in biology, chemistry, general physical science, physics, and Earth science as well as history and the social sciences. It brings together original essays written by leading experts in the field, primary source documents that articulate the interrelation of science and society, and sidebars on the cultural, economic, and political issues surrounding scientific thought -- providing insights on leading social issues and spurring critical thinking about the impact of science on society through the ages.

Topics include:

• The Big Bang Theory
• Biochemistry
• Chaos Theory
• The Computer
• Cloning
• The Discovery of the Structure of DNA and the Genetic Code
• Evolutionary Theory
• Microchip Technologies
• Newtonian Physics
• Pseudoscience and Popular Misconceptions
• Psychology and Psychiatry
• The Quantum Hypothesis
• The Scientific Method
• And many more

Features include:

• 140 articles written by global experts
• More than 400 color photographs, illustrations, maps, and tables that put the topics into context
• "Words to Know" section within each entry that helps students to read in context without being overwhelmed by scientific terminology
• Chronology that includes many of the most significant events in the history of scientific thought and advances of science
• Extensive bibliographies with citations of books, periodicals, websites, and audio and visual materials
• Comprehensive general index