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'''Science Besieged''' is a project of  Ars Hermeneutica directed at countering anti-scientism in whatever guise it appears and at increasing understanding about science and the scientific enterprise while decreasing hostility towards it.
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|align="left" | '''Scieticity''' is Ars Hermeneutica's program for increasing science literacy. It includes several projects, of which this wiki is currently home to three: the Science-Book Challenge, Science Book Notes, and Science Time-Capsules.
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This online resource is a collection of articles on topics that expose and document attacks on science, largely through presenting the positive work and words of scientists, science supporters, and science advocates. Our goal is not to antagonize, cajole, inveigle, or nag. Rather, our desire is to invite everyone to discover the excitement and value of science, and to learn how to enjoy it.
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|The [http://scienticity.net Scienticity Home Page] is the center of it all, where you will find  the best program overview, plus links & related stuff.
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Ars Hermeneutica's organizing mission includes doing all we can to educate the public about the goals, methods, and results of science, engineering, and mathematics. The Science Besieged Project is an expression of that commitment.  
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-- ''From [[Science Besieged Project:About]]''
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As the project grows, these pages can help you track our activity:
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|align="center" | <font size=+2><b>Take the [[Science Book Challenge 2011]]!</b></font>
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|align="center" | Read the easy rules for the [[Science Book Challenge 2011 | 2011 Science Book Challenge]] and start reading for science literacy!
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* [[Michaels: Doubt is their Product (2)|David Michaels, ''Doubt is Their Product : How Industry's Assault on Science Threatens Your Health'']]
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* [[Taylor: My Stroke of Insight|Jill Bolte Taylor, ''My Stroke of Insight : A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey'']]
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* [[Meller: Evolution Rx|William Meller, ''Evolution Rx : A Physician’s Guide to Harnessing our Innate Capacity for Health and Healing'']]
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* [[Muller: Physics for Future Presidents|Richard A. Muller, ''Physics for Future Presidents : The Science Behind the Headlines'']]
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* [[Chaikin: A Passion for Mars|Andrew Chaikin, ''A Passion for Mars : Intrepid Explorers of the Red Planet'']]
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* [[Winchester: Krakatoa|Simon Winchester, ''Krakatoa : The Day the World Exploded, August 27, 1883'']]
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* [[Starlings Arrive in North America]] : Shakespeare inspires the introduction of starlings
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* [[Legislating the Value of Pi]] : a legislative curiosity from the late 19th century
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* [[Surveying the American West]] describes the role of geography in the Westward expansion of America in the late 1800's
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* [[Citizens' Alliances for Science]] formed to keep science classes reserved for science in public schools
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* [[Statements on Teaching Evolution]] quote a diversity of sources on why the science classroom should teach science
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* [[Evolution and the Vatican]] : papal teachings over the last 130 years
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Current revision as of 15:36, 23 December 2010

Scieticity is Ars Hermeneutica's program for increasing science literacy. It includes several projects, of which this wiki is currently home to three: the Science-Book Challenge, Science Book Notes, and Science Time-Capsules.
The Scienticity Home Page is the center of it all, where you will find the best program overview, plus links & related stuff.


Take the Science Book Challenge 2011!
Share your interest in reading good science writing and
help Ars Hermeneutica encourage others to enjoy good science writing.
Read the easy rules for the 2011 Science Book Challenge and start reading for science literacy!


New and Noteworthy


Book Notes
Time Capsules
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