Science and Society in the Twentieth Century

by Wendy R. Sherman, Trish Yourst Koontz

Overview

From the development of radio to the cloning of Dolly the sheep, science influenced many of the most important events of the twentieth century. Understanding the science is essential to understanding this history—but where to get started? This handy reference source provides students, parents, and teachers with the tools needed to understand how the concepts and principles from biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science affected social, cultural, and political events of the last one hundred years. Ideal for students preparing research papers in either science or social studies classes, this resource will also assist teachers integrate science and social studies topics into the school curriculum.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313322143
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/30/2004
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

WENDY R. SHERMAN is Assistant Professor in the College of Education at Kent State University. She has written and presented on Science, Technology, and Society teaching strategies for the ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education and the National Science Teachers Association.

TRISH YOURST KOONTZ is Professor in the Department of Teaching, Leadership and Curriculum Studies at Kent State University. She is the co-author of the science methods book Teaching Science to Children: An Inquiry Approach. Dr. Koontz is active in education reform efforts in the state of Ohio and helps coordinate the Northeast Ohio Center of Excellence in math and science education.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
The Dawn of a New Century
The Teens
The Twenties
The Thirties
The Forties
The Fifties
The Sixties
The Seventies
The Eighties
The Nineties
Index
Photo and Illustration Credits