Religion, Science and Technology in North America, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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This survey starts by providing the global and historical context needed to understand religion, science and technology in the North American context.

Topics explored include Race, Religion and Science; Religion, Science and Secularism; and Technology, Medicine, Ethics and Religion. The book considers the relationship between Religion, Science and Covid-19, the implications of vaccination, and the question of debating gender. Attention is paid to Peyote Religion / Native American religion, and consideration given to the question of non-Indigenous scholars studying Indigenous knowledge.

The book is illustrated throughout with 85 images, and a glossary of key terms and concepts is provided. Each chapter ends with guidance on further reading.