Theory Choice in the History of Chemical Practices (Paperback, 1st ed. 2016)

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 role in training the next generation of chemists. This brief brings together a history of chemical practice, and in so doing reveals that theory choice is conceptually more problematic than was originally conceived. This volume was produced as part of the Ad HOC chemistry research group hosted by University College London and University of Cambridge.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	History of Chemistry
Release date:	June 2016
First published:	2016
Editors:	Emma Tobin • Chiara Ambrosio
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	80
Edition:	1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-29891-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-29891-7
Barcode:	9783319298917

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