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SCIENCE ON THE ROPES - CARLOS ELÍAS KARTONIERT ...

In this controversial essay  Carlos Elías addresses the worldwide phenomenon that is
threatening the scientific and economic progress of Western countries. The rise and influence
of magic and irrationality in the media  in social networks and at universities is a disturbing
phenomenon: many Western students no longer want to pursue STEM (Science  Technologies 
Engineering  and Math) careers. This lucid and well-written book addresses one of the key
issues of public debate: the deteriorating state of science in Western countries and their
governments  and its rise in Asian countries. The author compares two distinct models: the
Spanish or Latin model  which closed the door on science with the Counter-Reformation  and that
employed by a second group of countries where science was encouraged. Elías suggests that a
similar development could now be taking place between Western countries (where the press 
television and social science academics are becoming increasingly critical towards science) and
Asia  where most prime ministers (and other politicians) are scientists or engineers. This book
is intended for STEM educators (both at secondary schools and universities)  scientists and
academics interested in scientific culture in the era of fake news.

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