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This book treats arts as part of science, from the unified perspective of Science Matters. It contains 17 chapters, with 18 contributors who are prominent humanists, professional artists, or scientists. It consists of three parts: Part I: Philosophy and History of Arts; Part II: Arts in Action; Part III: Understanding Arts. The book is aimed at both research scholars and lay people, and is unique in two important aspects. It is probably the first and only book that academic professionals and practicing artists contribute to the same book, as equals, on the common theme of creating and understa

Science and the arts. --- Interdisciplinary approach to knowledge. --- Knowledge, Theory of --- Methodology --- Science and the humanities --- Arts and science --- Arts

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There is a lot of confusion and misconception concerning science. The nature and contents of science is an unsettled problem. For example, Thales of 2,600 years ago is recognized as the father of science but the word science was introduced only in the 14th century; the definition of science is often avoided in books about philosophy of science. This book aims to clear up all these confusions and present new developments in the philosophy, history, sociology and communication of science. It also aims to showcase the achievement of China's top scholars in these areas. The 18 chapters, divided in

Science. --- Science --- Normal science --- Philosophy of science --- Natural science --- Natural sciences --- Science of science --- Sciences --- Philosophy.

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Science and the humanities. --- Humanities. --- Interdisciplinary approach to knowledge. --- System theory. --- Social systems.

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Statistical physics --- Mechanical properties of solids --- Nonlinear theories --- Pattern formation (Physical sciences) --- Chaotic behavior in systems --- Nonlinear waves --- Nonlinear theories - Congresses --- Pattern formation (Physical sciences) - Congresses --- Chaotic behavior in systems - Congresses --- Nonlinear waves - Congresses