About this title: Traditionally it has been thought that scientific controversies can always be resolved on the basis of empirical data. Recently, however, social constructionists have claimed that the outcome of scientific debates is strongly influenced by non-evidential factors such as the rhetorical prowess and professional clout of the participants. This volume of previously unpublished essays by well-known philosophers of science presents historical studies and philosophical analyses that undermine the plausibility of an extreme social constructionist perspective while also indicating the need for a ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 4/20/2000
ISBN-13:9780195119879ISBN:0195119878
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780195119879ISBN:0195119878
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 234x156. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) (288) traditionally it has been thought that scientific controversies can always be resolved on the basis of empirical data. recently, however, social constructionists have claimed that the outcome of scientific debates is strongly influenced by non-evidential factors such as the rhetorical prowess and professional clout of the participants. this volume of previously unpublished essays by well-known ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: OUP USA
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780195119879ISBN:0195119878
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PR
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780195119879ISBN:0195119878
Description: New. Traditionally it has been thought that scientific controversies can always be resolved on the basis of empirical data. Recently, however, social constructionists have claimed that the outcome of scientific debates is strongly influenced by non-eviden... read more
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