e-research and educational publisher Gale, part of Cengage Learning, US, has announced the launch of a new science title - Scientific Thought: In Context. The publication seeks to provide high school students and general readers with a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts of science; the impact of changes in scientific thinking; and the effects of science on social, political and legal issues, as well as the effect of society, culture, politics and the law on science.
Scientific Thought: In Context is projected as an informative new resource on the history of science. With more than 140 unique essays written by a global team of science experts, it serves as an authoritative bridge between science and many of today's social issues, exploring how scientific thought has evolved in response to cultural and political times and the impact of history on scientific thought. Cross-curricular in nature, the publication supports both basic and advanced curricula in biology, chemistry, general physical science, physics and Earth science as well as history and the social sciences.
In addition, the publication brings together photos, illustrations, maps, primary sources, a detailed chronology, bibliographies and more to articulate the relationship between science and society. It helps bring complex science topics into context for students and will help them think critically about the impact science has had on society.
