From stars to states : a manifest for science in society /: a manifest for science in society. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Thierry J.-L. Courvoisier.
• Other Names: Courvoisier, T, 1953-
• 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.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource, color illustrations
• Subjects: 501; 530; Physics; Science -- Social aspects; Science -- History; Technology—Sociological aspects; Astronomy; Science_xStudy and teaching; Education_xPhilosophy; Public policy; SCIENCE -- Philosophy & Social Aspects; Science; Science -- Social aspects; Social Science -- Sociology -- General; Science -- Astronomy; Science -- Study & Teaching; Education -- Philosophy & Social Aspects; Political Science -- Public Policy -- General; Sociology; Theoretical & mathematical astronomy; Teaching of a specific subject; Philosophy & theory of education; Public administration; Science -- Physics; Impact of science & technology on society; Electronic books; History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319592329; 3319592327; 3319592319; 9783319592312
• Related ISBNs: 9783319592312
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 31, 2017).
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.