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20%OFFMara Beller - Quantum Dialogue: The Making of a Revolution (Science and Its Conceptual Foundations series) - 9780226041827 - V9780226041827
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Quantum Dialogue: The Making of a Revolution (Science and Its Conceptual Foundations series)

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Description for Quantum Dialogue: The Making of a Revolution (Science and Its Conceptual Foundations series) Paperback. This work seeks to show that science is rooted not just in conversation but in disagreement, doubt and uncertainty. Mara Beller argues that it is precisely this culture of dialogue and controversy within the scientific community that fuels creativity. Series: Science & Its Conceptual Foundations S. Num Pages: 382 pages, 12 halftones, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDA; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
This work seeks to show that science is rooted not just in conversation but in disagreement, doubt and uncertainty. Mara Beller argues that it is precisely this culture of dialogue and controversy within the scientific community that fuels creativity. Beller draws her argument from her reading of the history of the quantum revolution, especially the development of the Copenhagen interpretation. One of several competing approaches, this version succeeded largely due to the rhetorical skills of Niels Bohr and his colleagues. Using archival research, Beller shows how Bohr and others marketed their views, misrepresenting and dismissing their opponents as "unreasonable" and ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
Series
Science & Its Conceptual Foundations S.
Number of Pages
365
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780226041827
SKU
V9780226041827
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