Science and Religion, 2nd Edition
a historical introduction
$88.17
- Paperback
496 pages
- Release Date
14 March 2017
Summary
Since its publication in 2002, Science and Religion has proven to be a widely admired survey of the complex relationship of Western religious traditions to science from the beginning of the Christian era to the late twentieth century. In the second edition, eleven new essays expand the scope and enhance the analysis of this enduringly popular book. Tracing the rise of science from its birth in the medieval West through the scientific revolution, the contributors here assess historical chang…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781421421728 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1421421720 |
| Author: | Gary B. Ferngren |
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Imprint: | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 496 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 14 March 2017 |
| Weight: | 703g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 156mm x 30mm |
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The second edition of Gary Ferngren’s edited volume, Science and religion: a historical introduction, addresses a real need in the historiography and pedagogy of science and religion … the additions to the second edition of Ferngren’s Science and religion constitute a significant improvement.—Metascience… there are plenty of quality contributions here to justify purchase by those looking for an overview of the field or as use within an undergraduate classroom …—Reading ReligionThis second edition is more expansive and more in tune with contemporary discussions … For those who wish to get a good overview of the present status of science and religion as viewed by contemporary historians of science, this is a good book. It could also serve as an intellectually challenging introduction for undergraduates in a science/religion course.—Arie Leegwater, Calvin College, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith
About The Author
Gary B. Ferngren
Gary B. Ferngren is a professor of history at Oregon State University and a professor of the history of medicine at First Moscow State Medical University. He is the author of Medicine and Religion: A Historical Introduction and Medicine and Health Care in Early Christianity.
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