Theory Choice in the History of Chemical Practices
. Ed(S): Tobin, Emma; Ambrosio, Chiara
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Paperback. Editor(s): Tobin, Emma; Ambrosio, Chiara. Series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science. Num Pages: 80 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PDA; PN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 156.
This collection of essays examines the question of theory from the perspective of the history of chemistry. Through the lens of a number of different periods, the authors provide a historical analysis of the question of theory in the history of chemical practice. The consensus picture that emerges is that the history of science tells us a much more complex story about theory choice. A glimpse at scientific practice at the time shows that different, competing as well as non-competing, theories were used in the context of the scientific practice at the various times and sometimes played a pivotal pedagogical ... Read more
This collection of essays examines the question of theory from the perspective of the history of chemistry. Through the lens of a number of different periods, the authors provide a historical analysis of the question of theory in the history of chemical practice. The consensus picture that emerges is that the history of science tells us a much more complex story about theory choice. A glimpse at scientific practice at the time shows that different, competing as well as non-competing, theories were used in the context of the scientific practice at the various times and sometimes played a pivotal pedagogical ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
80
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319298917
SKU
V9783319298917
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About . Ed(S): Tobin, Emma; Ambrosio, Chiara
Dr. Emma Tobin and Dr. Chiara Ambrosio are lecturers in Philosophy of Science at University College London.
Reviews for Theory Choice in the History of Chemical Practices
“The essays are engaging and stimulating, but are meant for advanced readers. Each essay provides extensive footnotes and references … . Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students; researchers/faculty; professionals.” (H. Goldwhite, Choice, Vol. 54 (4), December, 2016)