From stars to states a manifest for science in society /
The aim of this essay is to understand the relationship between knowledge and society and to reflect on the links between science and political decision making. The text evolved from a number of reflections the author made while president of the European Astronomical Society, president of the Swiss...
| Main Author: | Courvoisier, T., 1953- |
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| Other Authors: | SpringerLink (Online Service) |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English French |
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Cham, Switzerland :
Springer,
2017.
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource : color illustrations. |
| Series: |
SpringerBriefs in astronomy.
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Table of Contents:
- Foreword by Anne Gover
- Chapter 1 Astrophysics since the middle of the 20th century
- Chapter 2 Astronomy and the measurement of time
- Chapter 3 Astronomy and Modern Society
- Chapter 4 Science: Pleasure and Culture
- Chapter 5 Knowledge: Mastering our environment, also a responsibility
- Chapter 6 Knowledge and Politics
- Chapter 7 Beyond Nations
- Conclusion.