After the Science Wars
- ISBN-10
- 041521209X
- ISBN-13
- 9780415212090
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Author
- Keith Ashman
Description
A collection of essays by leading philosophers and scientists focusing on the debate in science between those who believe that science is above criticism and those who do not.
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