Real science
J. M. Ziman
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Real science
by J. M. Ziman
Published
2000
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
399
ISBN-10
052177229X
Description
"Scientists and 'anti-scientists' alike need a more realistic image of science. The traditional mode of research, academic science, is not just a 'method': it is a distinctive culture, whose members win esteem and employment by making public their findings. Fierce competition for credibility is strictly regulated by established practices such as peer review. Highly specialized international communities of independent experts form spontaneously and generate the type of knowledge we call 'scientific' - systematic, theoretical, empirically tested, quantitative, and so on. Ziman shows that these familiar 'philosophical' features of scientific knowledge are inseparable from the ordinary cognitive capabilities and peculiar social relationships of its producers. This wide angled close-up of the natural and human sciences recognizes their unique value, whilst revealing the limits of their rationality, reliability and universal applicability. It also shows how, for better or worse, the new 'post-academic' research culture of teamwork, accountability, etc. is changing these supposedly eternal philosophical characteristics."--Jacket.
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How many pages are in Real science?
This edition of Real science has approximately 399 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Real science?
For most readers, Real science typically takes between 8h 19m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 99,750 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Real science is approximately 99,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Real science?
Real science was written by J. M. Ziman.
When was Real science published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.