ISBN: 9780226360508 - science as a process: an evolutionary account of the social and conceptual development of science (22 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Legend is overdue for replacement, and an adequate replacement must attend to the process of science as carefully as Hull has done. I share his vision of a serious account of the social and intellectual dynamics of science that will avoid both the rosy blur of Legend and the facile charms of relativism. . . . Because of Hull's] deep concern with the ways in which research is actually done, Science as a Process begins an important project in the study of science. It is one of a distinguished series of books, which Hull himself edits.--Philip Kitcher, Nature In Science as a Process, David Hull] argues that the tension between cooperation and competition is exactly what makes science so successful. . . . Hull takes an unusual approach to his subject. He applies the rules of evolution in nature to the evolution of science, arguing that the same kinds of forces responsible for shaping the rise and demise of species also act on the development of scientific ideas.--Natalie Angier, New York Times Book Review By far the most professional and thorough case in favour of an evolutionary philosophy of science ever to have been made. It contains excellent short histories of evolutionary biology and of systematics (the science of classifying living things); an important and original account of modern systematic controversy; a counter-attack against the philosophical critics of evolutionary philosophy; social-psychological evidence, collected by Hull himself, to show that science does have the character demanded by his philosophy; and a philosophical analysis of evolution which is general enough to apply to both biological and historical change.--Mark Ridley, Times Literary Supplement Hull is primarily interested in how social interactions within the scientific community can help or hinder the process by which new theories and techniques get accepted. . . . The claim that science is a process for selecting out the best new ideas is not a new one, but Hull tells us exactly how scientists go about it, and he is prepared to accept that at least to some extent, the social activities of the scientists promoting a new idea can affect its chances of being accepted.--Peter J. Bowler, Archives of Natural History I have been doing philosophy of science now for twenty-five years, and whilst I would never have claimed that I knew everything, I felt that I had a really good handle on the nature of science, Again and again, Hull was able to show me just how incomplete my understanding was. . . . Moreover, Science as a Process] is one of the most compulsively readable books that I have ever encountered.--Michael Ruse, Biology and Philosophy.…

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. The book is in good condition with a hardcover binding. The dust jacket shows signs of wear, including minor tears along the edges, but remains intact. The pages are clean and free of inscriptions or library markings, making it a well-preserved copy for its age. Some wear with minor tears on edges.…

Condizione: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Legend is overdue for replacement, and an adequate replacement must attend to the process of science as carefully as Hull has done. I share his vision of a serious account of the social and intellectual dynamics of science that will avoid both the rosy blur of Legend and the facile charms of relativism. . . . Because of Hull's] deep concern with the ways in which research is actually done, Science as a Process begins an important project in the study of science. It is one of a distinguished series of books, which Hull himself edits.--Philip Kitcher, Nature In Science as a Process, David Hull] argues that the tension between cooperation and competition is exactly what makes science so successful. . . . Hull takes an unusual approach to his subject. He applies the rules of evolution in nature to the evolution of science, arguing that the same kinds of forces responsible for shaping the rise and demise of species also act on the development of scientific ideas.--Natalie Angier, New York Times Book Review By far the most professional and thorough case in favour of an evolutionary philosophy of science ever to have been made. It contains excellent short histories of evolutionary biology and of systematics (the science of classifying living things); an important and original account of modern systematic controversy; a counter-attack against the philosophical critics of evolutionary philosophy; social-psychological evidence, collected by Hull himself, to show that science does have the character demanded by his philosophy; and a philosophical analysis of evolution which is general enough to apply to both biological and historical change.--Mark Ridley, Times Literary Supplement Hull is primarily interested in how social interactions within the scientific community can help or hinder the process by which new theories and techniques get accepted. . . . The claim that science is a process for selecting out the best new ideas is not a new one, but Hull tells us exactly how scientists go about it, and he is prepared to accept that at least to some extent, the social activities of the scientists promoting a new idea can affect its chances of being accepted.--Peter J. Bowler, Archives of Natural History I have been doing philosophy of science now for twenty-five years, and whilst I would never have claimed that I knew everything, I felt that I had a really good handle on the nature of science, Again and again, Hull was able to show me just how incomplete my understanding was. . . . Moreover, Science as a Process] is one of the most compulsively readable books that I have ever encountered.--Michael Ruse, Biology and Philosophy.…

Condizione: acceptable. This book is in Acceptable condition. The cover is creased , and has excessive wear. There may be writing or highlighting. The pages are still intact.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. First Edition. This hardcover copy of "Science as a Process" is in good condition, with a dust jacket that exhibits minor edge wear and creases. The binding is solid, and the pages are clean and unmarked. There are no inscriptions or library markings, maintaining its appeal for collectors and readers interested in the philosophy and history of science. Worn with minor edge wear and creases.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Univ of Chicago Pr, 1988. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Very Good dust. First Edition. Book is in G condition with bumping to spine ends, cocked spine else a bright and solid copy. Dust jacket is in VG condition with light rubbing to edges, bumping to spine ends, light creasing along top edge else bright, intact and whole. ARN W.03; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. …

Condizione: Very good. 586, b/w photos and text figs. . HB. Vg in d/w. From the library of Prof. Chris J. Humphries with his signature to title page. Annotation to text. . [9780226360508].

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Fading to spine of dust jacket. Appears to have hardly been read. Same day dispatch (Mon- Fri) from the UK if ordered by 1pm.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. 586 pp., xiii. '1' in number line. Following the List of Illustrations and Tables, and the Preface, contents divided into 14 Chapters and Appendices: (1)" Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, and the Science of Science"; (2) "Up from Darwin"; (3) "Up from Aristotle"; (4) "A Clash of Doctrines"; (5) "Systematists at War"; (6) "Down with Darwinism--Long Live Darwinism"; (7) "Down with Cladism--Long Live Cladism"; (8) "The Need for a Mechanism"; (9) "Secrecy and Bias in Science"; (10) "The Visible Hand"; (11) "A General Analysis of Selection Processes"; (12) "Science as a Selection Process"; (13) "Conceptual Interactions"; (14) "Conclusion"; APPENDICES: (A) "Annual Meetings"; (B) "Presidents of the Society of Systematic Zoology"; (C) "Editors of Systematic Zoology" [Journal]; (D) "Most-Cited Papers in Systematic Zoology" [Journal]; (E) "Founding Fellows of the Willi Hennig Society"; (F) "Citation Analysis of Leading Cladistic Texts"; (G) "Personality Profiles of R.R. Sokal, G. Nelson, and G. Ball"; (H) "Acceptance of Darwin's Theory between 1859 and 1869"; (I) "Best Student Papers"; (J) "Interviews"; References, pp. 539-573; Name Index, pp. 575-583; Subject Index, pp. 584-586. Glossy black Illustrated dustwrapper not price-clipped (No price) with Large Title and Author name lettering in white letters over black ground across top and bottom front cover, respectively; Subtitle in small orange letters on lower middle right front cover; Illustration of Antonio Polliauiolo's engraving,"The Battle of Ten Naked Men" (Fifteenth Century) across middle and upper middle front cover. Bottom right spine corner tip rub to both dw and book and some minor, soft horizontal creases across top and bottom of rear cover only: describes worse than it is, but there you have it: Essentially, Fine or, arguably, As New ensemble. Strong binding; Sharp corners (NO bumps or curls); NO rubbing wear, essentially; NO remainder marks; NO previous owner names. Clean text. Gift-Giving Condition or you may need new friends, else gift yourself. (Large, heavy book will not fit USPS Priority Mail Standard envelope: shipping may be increased at time of purchase.).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. xiii, 586 pp; illus. Original cloth. Near Fine, in dust jacket (tear at bottom of spine portion of dust jacket). This copy does NOT have any library markings. First Edition.

hardcover. Condizione: As New.

Leinen. Condizione: Sehr gut. xi, 586 Seiten. Schutzumschlag minimal berieben, ansonsten sehr gut erhalten. 9780226360508 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1200.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Xiii, 586 Pp. First Printing (1988). Near Fine, Former Owner's Name, In Near Fine Dust Jacket With $39.95 Price Label.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition. Scholarly study of the scientific process, especially as seen in zoology; Hull was a philosopher & historian of zoology who edited the journal Systematic Zoology and served as president of the Society of Systematic Zoology. Here he discusses shifts in scientific thought, and the systems that produce them, paralleling the process to evolutionary shifts in the natural world. INSCRIBED by Hull to fellow philosopher of science Elliott [Sober], with a letter laid in discussing the vagaries of academic positions. Sober is noted in the preface and cited several times in the references. Hardcover in jacket, as pictured. Light wear to book, minor bumping to corners, minor pencil marginalia; jacket shows some edgwear, minor creases & delamination, short tears & small chips; xiii, blank, 586 pages; appendixes, references, indexes. Size: Large Octavo. Inscribed by the Author.…

hardcover. Condizione: new.

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Hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.