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Common Science?
Author: Jean Barr
language: en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date: 1998-07-22
The roots of the exclusion and alienation of women and minorities from scientific knowledge may well lie in how science itself is taught. While academic feminist critiques of science and science education are important, the authors believe that more attention has to be paid to what non-academics think and feel about science. Here is a starting point for developing a feminist pedagogy around science in the larger community.
Common Science
Carleton Washburne's 'Common Science' stands as a beacon in the realm of educational literature, seeking to bridge the gap between the complexities of scientific discourse and the day-to-day realities that beg for clarity and understanding. Washburne maintains a compelling narrative throughout the work, leveraging a concise and approachable prose style to render scientific concepts accessible to a broader audience. Situated within the larger context of early 20th-century literature, 'Common Science' champions the democratization of knowledge at a time when scientific breakthroughs were rapidly reshaping society. It embodies the zeal of the Progressive Era by advocating for informed citizenship through scientific literacy. Carleton Washburne, an enigmatic figure in the domain of progressive education, was driven by a steadfast belief in the transformative power of education. His foray into the authorship of 'Common Science' is a testament to his commitment to educational reform and his desire to instill a scientific temperament in the masses. Washburne's background as an educator and reformist provides the scaffold upon which this book is constructed, aligning his pedagogical philosophy with the practical dissemination of knowledge. 'Common Science' is highly recommended for readers who aspire to acquaint themselves with the foundations of scientific thought without being mired in technical jargon. Washburne's work is not only an essential primer for those at the threshold of scientific inquiry but also a timeless reminder of the importance of bringing science into the public discourse. Readers from all walks of life will find 'Common Science' to be as enlightening as it is engaging, a rare find in the intersection of education, science, and history.
Undeniable
Named A Best Book of the Year by World Magazine Throughout his distinguished and unconventional career, engineer-turned-molecular-biologist Douglas Axe has been asking the questions that much of the scientific community would rather silence. Now, he presents his conclusions in this brave and pioneering book. Axe argues that the key to understanding our origin is the “design intuition”—the innate belief held by all humans that tasks we would need knowledge to accomplish can only be accomplished by someone who has that knowledge. For the ingenious task of inventing life, this knower can only be God. Starting with the hallowed halls of academic science, Axe dismantles the widespread belief that Darwin’s theory of evolution is indisputably true, showing instead that a gaping hole has been at its center from the beginning. He then explains in plain English the science that proves our design intuition scientifically valid. Lastly, he uses everyday experience to empower ordinary people to defend their design intuition, giving them the confidence and courage to explain why it has to be true and the vision to imagine what biology will become when people stand up for this truth. Armed with that confidence, readers will affirm what once seemed obvious to all of us—that living creatures, from single-celled cyanobacteria to orca whales and human beings, are brilliantly conceived, utterly beyond the reach of accident. Our intuition was right all along.