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The Science Myth: God, Society, the Self and What We Will Never Know. Paperback – May 16, 2013

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We are in the midst of a culture war between science and religion. In this struggle science portrays itself as the white knight of enlightenment truth defending humanity against the dark forces of religious fundamentalism, ignorance and gullibility that threaten free thinking and progress. But is there really the fundamental difference between science and religion that the culture warriors like us to believe? This book takes the reader on an inside journey through science showing how scientific beliefs are made. It will show science as a human activity that is shaped by power struggles, personal interests, cultural prejudices, beliefs and values...and yes, experimental data as well.
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    437 pages
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  3. Publisher
    Iff Books
  4. Publication date
    May 16, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    5.51 x 0.97 x 8.43 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1782790470
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1782790471
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A Guide to Science Studies that Even Richard Dawkins Can Understand. There is no scarcity of books that claim to reveal what science "really" is. Most of them have exactly one of two virtues: Either they are historically, philosophically or sociologically well-informed, or they show a profound knowledge of present-day cutting edge science from the scientific practitioners' view. In a remarkable accomplishment, scientist and philosopher Dominique Chu combines both: His book combines scholarly sophistication with up-to-date discussions about "hot topics" such as complex systems, systems biology, evidence-based health care, neuroscience and more. Written in a language that anybody above the age of 14 can understand, the book offers ample food for thought for everyone - for university students; science vs religion combatants; citizens thrilled or concerned by modern science and technology; and not the least scientists themselves. In particular, practising scientists will finally have a book that translates contemporary philosophical and sociological research on science, technology and society into messages that they can understand and relate to. I will not be surprised if "The Science Myth" finds its way into science curricula all the way from the high school level to the PhD.
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-Prof. Roger Strand, University of Bergen, Norway -

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Dr. Chu is lecturer in computer science at the University of Kent, UK. His research focuses on computational models of living systems and biocomplexity. He also regularly publishes on philosophy of science.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Iff Books (May 16, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 437 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1782790470
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1782790471
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 0.97 x 8.43 inches
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Randall Jessop
2.0 out of 5 stars Failure.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020
Although the author does a fairly good job of showing that. Science is not the answer for all things. The book fails in the musings on religion and God nd borders at times on down right religious bigotry.
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Jim Higham
5.0 out of 5 stars The philosophy of balance between belief in science and religion
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2013
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If you like philosophy and good explanations of key classic science from history, such as Galileo's rolling ball experiments, and Monod's amazing investigation into the working of e-coli, you'll find this a rewarding read. Chu sheds useful light on the conflicts between belief in religion and belief in science without fanning the flames of fundamentalism, making a strong case that despite some saying that science is the only true knowledge, by the rules of science, science is in fact a social phenomenon which, like religion, requires an act of faith to believe in. This may sound odd, but Chu explains that there is no scientific equivalent of the Bible, Koran, or Torah which says how to do science, and different branches of science all have differing ideas of how to do science.

Ultimately, as with much in philosophy and science, the answer to the ultimate question (as Douglas Adams might say) is still unanswerable and may always remain so, but Chu makes a valiant attempt to wrestle with what we do and don't know. This work sets the balance between religion and science, challenging those like Dawkins who are on a crusade to discredit religion. Chu points out that science can be abused, just as religon can, and that neither has all the answers.

We are toolmakers, and I see science and religion as tools we may use to help us, as and when they are appropriate in the right circumstances. If you've not read Douglas Adams' excellent and highly amusing 'Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy' I recommend doing so after reading Chu. Chu challenges Dawkins' views set out in his book 'The God Delusion' and those with similar agendas. He does so with well reasoned arguments. I may not agree with all Chu says (including some of his supposed paradoxes), however as the bible says 'Let there be light' - and in 'The Science Myth' Chu has done a good job shedding some.

P.S. I should add that I work in the same building as Chu, however do not know him personally. In his book he mentions 'magic' a word humans invented to describe things they did not have explanations for. I still find turning on electric lights magic, despite knowing how electrons work etc. and even more so when I walk down the corridor at the University of Kent and the lights come on by themselves in response to my presence - now that's real magic!
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William Parry
3.0 out of 5 stars Not What I expected
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2013
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I expected an explanation of why scientists often 'get it wrong' but it turned out to be a defence of science. It is the reader who gets it wrong. Very well written and readable, but I am still reading and working out why I disagree with her. Perhaps she can be classed with Richard Dawkins, whose books are full of ideas and suppositions with very little proof. A real case of Verbiage Herbage
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i r clark
3.0 out of 5 stars Subject is interesting but not very readable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2013
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It's a very interesting subject and well introduced. Was so looking forward to reading it. Bit disappointed due to the author'language being over complicated, explanations not very clear. Not great if lay person, would not recommend unless you are a science person.
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