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The Blurb On The Back:
This book looks at how science investigates the natural world around us. It is an examination of the scientific method, the foundation of science and basis on which our scientific knowledge is built. Written in a clear, concise, and colloquial style, the book addresses all concepts pertaining to the scientific method. It includes discussions on objective reality, hypotheses and theory, and the fundamental and inalienable role of experimental evidence in scientific knowledge.
This collection of personal reflections on the scientific methodology shows the observations and daily uses of an experienced practitioner. Massimiliano Di Ventra also examines the limits of science and the errors we make when abusing its method in non scientific contexts. By reflecting on the general method, the reader can critically sort through other types of scientific claims, and judge their ability to apply it in study and in practice.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Massimiliano Di Ventra is Professor of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. In this book (illustrated by Matteo Di Ventra) he aims to provide readers with an understanding of scientific methodology and its limitations so that readers can evaluate scientific claims. However, while it’s intended as an easy read, you need some scientific knowledge to follow everything and while I got the overall gist, at times I was left confused.
Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
This book looks at how science investigates the natural world around us. It is an examination of the scientific method, the foundation of science and basis on which our scientific knowledge is built. Written in a clear, concise, and colloquial style, the book addresses all concepts pertaining to the scientific method. It includes discussions on objective reality, hypotheses and theory, and the fundamental and inalienable role of experimental evidence in scientific knowledge.
This collection of personal reflections on the scientific methodology shows the observations and daily uses of an experienced practitioner. Massimiliano Di Ventra also examines the limits of science and the errors we make when abusing its method in non scientific contexts. By reflecting on the general method, the reader can critically sort through other types of scientific claims, and judge their ability to apply it in study and in practice.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Massimiliano Di Ventra is Professor of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. In this book (illustrated by Matteo Di Ventra) he aims to provide readers with an understanding of scientific methodology and its limitations so that readers can evaluate scientific claims. However, while it’s intended as an easy read, you need some scientific knowledge to follow everything and while I got the overall gist, at times I was left confused.
Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
