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Ways of Thinking, Ways of Seeing
. Ed(S): Bissell, Chris; Dillon, Chris
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Paperback. In exploring modeling in technological practice, this book examines technological/engineering models from new viewpoints including the role of language; communities of practice; reification; machines both current and historic and epistemological aspects. Editor(s): Bissell, Chris; Dillon, Chris. Series: Automation, Collaboration, and E-Services. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; TBJ; TJFM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 385.
This fascinating book examines some of the characteristics of technological/engineering models that are likely to be unfamiliar to those who are interested primarily in the history and philosophy of science and mathematics, and which differentiate technological models from scientific and mathematical ones. Themes that are highlighted include:
• the role of language: the models developed for engineering design have resulted in new ways of talking about technological systems
• communities of practice: related to the previous point, particular engineering communities have particular ways of sharing and developing knowledge
• graphical (re)presentation: engineers have developed many ways ... Read more
This fascinating book examines some of the characteristics of technological/engineering models that are likely to be unfamiliar to those who are interested primarily in the history and philosophy of science and mathematics, and which differentiate technological models from scientific and mathematical ones. Themes that are highlighted include:
• the role of language: the models developed for engineering design have resulted in new ways of talking about technological systems
• communities of practice: related to the previous point, particular engineering communities have particular ways of sharing and developing knowledge
• graphical (re)presentation: engineers have developed many ways ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Series
Automation, Collaboration, and E-Services
Number of Pages
234
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642430428
SKU
V9783642430428
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99-15
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