The Truth of Science: Physical Theories and Reality

by Roger G. Newton

Book Overview

It's not a scientific truth that has come into question lately but the truth--the very notion of scientific truth. Bringing a reasonable voice to the culture wars that have sprung up around this notion, this book offers a clear and constructive response to those who contend, in parodies, polemics and op-ed pieces, that there really is no such thing as verifiable objective truth--without which there could be no such thing as scientific authority...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674001818
• ISBN13: 9780674001817
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"