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Dictionary of the concepts or ideas that characterize the core features of recent Western science. Focuses on the last 5 centuries. There is emphasis on historiography and the philosophical and metaphysical principles of science, as well as "those parts of the social and human sciences historic...

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Other Authors: Bynum, W. F. (William F.), 1943-, Browne, E. J. (E. Janet), 1950-, Porter, Roy, 1946-2002
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, [1981]
Subjects:
Science > history > Encyclopedias.
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Summary:Dictionary of the concepts or ideas that characterize the core features of recent Western science. Focuses on the last 5 centuries. There is emphasis on historiography and the philosophical and metaphysical principles of science, as well as "those parts of the social and human sciences historically most closely linked with the natural sciences. No biographical entries. Entries are lengthy and contain references and author's initials. Many cross references. Biographical index.
Physical Description:30 unnumbered pages, 494 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references ([19-29]) and index.
ISBN:0691082871