Time for Science Education : How Teaching the History and Philosophy of Pendulum Motion can Contribute to Science Literacy /

The book demonstrates the importance of history and philosophy of science for science education. It provides a case study of the pendulum, showing the pivotal role played by the pendulum in the Scientific Revolution. It describes how the pendulum enabled the creation of accurate clocks that, among o...

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Main Author:	Matthews, Michael R.
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2000.
Series:	Innovations in science education and technology ; 8.
Subjects:	Philosophy (General) Education > Philosophy. Science > Philosophy. History. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book