World Chaos: The Responsibility of Science

by William McDougall

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This book, first published 1931, examines the attitudes surrounding the natural sciences at the time of writing, and contends that an unreflective belief in the power of science, and especially in humanity's capacity to turn such knowledge to noble ends, could lead to catastrophic results for human civilisation.

Commenting on the forced industrialisation in Russia, India and China that was proceeding with little regard for human life at...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1138013617

ISBN13:9781138013612

Release Date:May 2014

Publisher:Routledge

Length:128 Pages

Weight:0.70 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

History Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Social Science Social Sciences

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