Science and Nature: Past, Present, and Future

Book Details:

• Author: Carolyn Merchant

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 332

• Release Date: 07-11-2017

• EAN: 9781138084056

• Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book:

Science and Nature by Carolyn Merchant offers a deep dive into the intersections of science, nature, and history, exploring the ethical and historical dimensions of our understanding of the natural world. The book synthesizes Merchant’s insights over the course of her career in environmental history and the history of science, offering readers an opportunity to engage with key ideas she has developed throughout her work.

The book covers several pivotal topics, including:

1. The Death of Nature – A critical look at how historical shifts in scientific understanding have affected the perception of nature, from a nurturing force to an object to be controlled and dominated.

2. The Scientific Revolution – Exploration of the profound changes in scientific thought and how they have shaped our relationship with nature.

3. Women in the History of Science and Environment – A discussion on the often-overlooked contributions of women to the development of scientific thought, environmentalism, and the natural sciences.

4. Partnership Ethics – A new approach to understanding human relationships with the environment, advocating for more cooperative and ethical interactions with nature rather than exploitation.

Through its engaging examination of these themes, Science and Nature sets out a comprehensive vision for how we might approach the environment and science in the twenty-first century, advocating for a more inclusive, ethical, and collaborative future.

This book is ideal for anyone interested in how science and nature have shaped human history, particularly in the realms of environmental history, history of science, and philosophy of science. It also serves as an excellent text for courses in these fields.