Science and the Modern World — Kindle Edition
Science and the Modern World is Alfred North Whitehead’s exploration of science in its historical and cultural context. This Kindle edition presents a 218-page work spanning topics from relativity to religion, with reading tools including X-Ray and Word Wise.
At a glance
- Places scientific discoveries in historical and cultural context.
- Covers subjects including relativity and religion.
- Kindle listing includes accessibility and navigation features such as Screen Reader support and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Its focus connects scientific ideas with their effects on people and culture.
- Kindle tools such as Word Wise and X-Ray may help readers navigate a philosophical work.
Cons
- Customer feedback indicates that readability is not consistent for all readers.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Title | Science and the Modern World |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Open Road Media |
| Publication date | January 5, 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 218 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1504066105 |
| File size | 4.2 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the history and philosophy of science.
- Those exploring links between science, culture and religion.
- Kindle readers who use text assistance or navigation features.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a contemporary technical science textbook or a consistently easy read.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback appreciates the book’s objectivity and notes that it can make philosophical problems clear. Readability receives mixed reactions, so readers seeking an accessible introduction may find the experience varies. The listing’s Kindle reading aids are available, but they do not guarantee that the prose will feel easy to every reader.
Positive themes
- Some customer feedback praises the book’s objectivity and clarity in presenting philosophical problems.
Mixed feedback
- Readability receives sharply mixed feedback, from very readable to unreadable.
Frequently asked questions
What subjects does Science and the Modern World cover?
The listing describes a discussion of science in historical and cultural context, with topics ranging from relativity to religion.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip are listed as enabled or supported.
Is the book described as an easy read?
Customer feedback is mixed on readability. Some readers find it very readable, while others find it difficult to read.
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