This fascinating study in the sociology of science explores the way
scientists conduct, and draw conclusions from, their experiments.
The book is organized around three case studies: replication of the
TEA-laser, detecting gravitational rotation, and some experiments
in the paranormal. "In his superb book, Collins shows why the quest
for certainty is disappointed. He shows that standards of
replication are, of course, social, and that there is consequently
no outside standard, no Archimedean point beyond society from which
we can lever the intellects of our fellows."--Donald M. McCloskey,
Journal of Economic Psychology
General
| Imprint: |
University of Chicago Press
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| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
June 1992 |
| First published: |
June 1992 |
| Authors: |
Harry Collins
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| Dimensions: |
215 x 142 x 1mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
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| Pages: |
207 |
| Edition: |
New edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-226-11376-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Sociology, social studies >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-226-11376-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780226113760 |
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