The development of modern science, and its increasing impact on our lives and cultures, is one of the great stories of our time. So, understanding-and coming to terms with-the institution of modern science should be an integral part of education. In The Many Faces of Science, Leslie Stevenson and Henry Byerly masterfully, and painlessly, provide the basic information and the philosophical reflection students need to gain such understanding. The authors make good use of case study methods, and