Theory Choice in the History of Chemical Practices

AvEmma Tobin,Chiara Ambrosio

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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Beskrivning

This collection of essays examines the question of theory from the perspective of the history of chemistry.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2016-06-06
Mått:155 x 235 x 9 mm
Vikt:166 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science
Antal sidor:80
Förlag:Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN:9783319298917

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Mer om författaren

Dr. Emma Tobin and Dr. Chiara Ambrosio are lecturers in Philosophy of Science at University College London.

Recensioner i media

"The essays are engaging and stimulating, but are meant for advanced readers. Each essay provides extensive footnotes and references ... . Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students; researchers/faculty; professionals." (H. Goldwhite, Choice, Vol. 54 (4), December, 2016)

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction.- Theory Choice in Medieval Alchemy.- Theory Choice in the Seventeenth Century: Robert Boyle against the Paraclesian Tria Prima.- Choice or No Choice? Affinity and Theory Choice.- One of These Things is just like the Others: Substitution as Motivator in Eighteenth Century Chemistry.- Theory Choice in Chemistry: Attitudes to Computer Modelling in Chemistry.