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A Bridge between Conceptual Frameworks: Sciences, Society and Technology Studies
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PISANO, Raffaele

This book analyzes scientific problems within the history of physics, engineering, chemistry, astronomy and medicine, correlated with technological applications in the social context. When and how is tension between disciplines explicitly practised? What is the conceptual bridge between science researches and the organization of technological researches in the development of industrial applicat…

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978-94-017-9645-3
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History of Mechanism and Machine Science
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530.01 BRI b
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The Unknown as an Engine for Science An Essay on the Definite and the Indefi…
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PIRNER, Hans J.

This book explores the limits of our knowledge. The author shows how uncertainty and indefiniteness not only define the borders confining our understanding, but how they feed into the process of discovery and help to push back these borders. Starting with physics the author collects examples from economics, neurophysiology, history, ecology and philosophy. The first part shows how informatio…

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978-3-319-18509-5
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Modern Logic 1850-1950, East and West
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ABELES, Francine F.FULLRER, Mark E.

“Modern Logic, 1850–1950, East and West is a memorial volume for the respected historian of logic Irving H. Anellis … . an excellent job identifying the distinctive features of this work in accessible terms and is able to reflect on its historical importance and broader social context from firsthand experience. … an excellent starting point for any historical study of this avenue of mat…

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978-3-319-24754-0
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XIII, 258
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Studies in Universal Logic
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Electrochemistry in a Divided World Innovations in Eastern Europe in the 20t…
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SCHOLZ, Fritz

In this collection of interrelated essays, the authors review landmark developments in electrochemistry building on biographic material and personal insight. The book facilitates understanding of the innate pathways of developments in electrochemical science as a result of lucky circumstances fitting to objective conditions. Thus the book will help to understand the present state of electrochem…

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978-3-319-21221-0
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193 b/w illustrations, 74 illustrations in colour
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