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Computer Simulations in Science and Technology Studies
. Ed(S): Ahrweiler, Petra (University Of Bielefeld, Germany); Gilbert, Nigel
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Paperback. Editor(s): Ahrweiler, Petra (University of Bielefeld, Germany); Gilbert, Nigel. Num Pages: 254 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 397.
What is it about the structure and organisation of science and technology that has led to the spectacularly successful growth of knowledge during this century? This book explores this important and much debated question in an innovative way, by using computer simulations. The computer simulation of societies and social processes is a methodology which is rapidly becoming recognised for its potential in the social sciences. This book applies the tools of simulation systematically to a specific domain: science and technology studies. The book shows how computer simulation can be applied both to questions in the history and philosophy of science ... Read more
What is it about the structure and organisation of science and technology that has led to the spectacularly successful growth of knowledge during this century? This book explores this important and much debated question in an innovative way, by using computer simulations. The computer simulation of societies and social processes is a methodology which is rapidly becoming recognised for its potential in the social sciences. This book applies the tools of simulation systematically to a specific domain: science and technology studies. The book shows how computer simulation can be applied both to questions in the history and philosophy of science ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
254
Condition
New
Number of Pages
245
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642635212
SKU
V9783642635212
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