The Myth of Scientific Literacy
- ISBN-10
- 0813521963
- ISBN-13
- 9780813521961
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 261
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Author
- Morris Herbert Shamos
Description
Arguing that universal scientific literacy is a futile goal, a physicist advocates a practical science education curriculum emphasizing appreciation of science as an on-going cultural enterprise; awareness of technology's impact on health, safety, and environment; and sensible use of experts. UP.
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