An Introduction to the Historiography of Science

Kragh, Helge

ISBN 10: 0521389216 / ISBN 13: 9780521389211

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 1989

Beschreibung

This volume introduces the methodological and philosophical problems with which modern history of science is concerned, and offers a comprehensive review of significant historiographical viewpoints. Num Pages: 244 pages, line diagrams, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 36. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear, remains very good. 1989. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers KSG0036383

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: An Introduction to the Historiography of Science
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1989
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0521389216
• ISBN-13: 9780521389211
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: Very Good

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Inhaltsangabe

This book introduces the methodological and philosophical problems with which modern history of science is concerned, offering a comprehensive and critical review through description and evaluation of significant historiographical viewpoints. Incorporating discussion of key problems in general historical writing, with examples drawn from a range of disciplines, this non-elementary introduction bridges the gap between general history and history of science. Following a review of the early development of the history of science, the theory of history as applied to science history is introduced, examining the basic problems which this generates, including problems of periodisation, ideological functions, and the conflict between diachronical and anachronical historiography. Finally, the book considers the critical use, and analysis, of historical sources, and the possibility of the experiemental reconstruction of history. Aimed primarily at students, the book's broad scope and integration of historical, philosophical and scientific matters will interest philosophers, sociologists and general historians, for whom there is no alternative introduction to the subject at this level.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.