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Author Preston, John, 1957- author

Title Kuhn's the structure of scientific revolutions : a reader's guide / John Preston
Published London ; New York : Continuum, [2008]
London ; New York : Continuum, c2008
c2008
©2008

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Description viii, 126 pages ; 23 cm
Series Continuum reader's guides
Continuum reader's guides.
Contents Context -- Overview of themes -- Reading The structure of scientific revolutions -- Reception and influence -- Guide to further reading
Summary "Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions is arguably one of the most influential books of the twentieth century and a key text in the philosophy and history of science. Kuhn transformed the philosophy and history of science in the twentieth century in an irrevocable way and still provides an important alternative to formalist approaches in the philosophy of science. His most important work is therefore a hugely exciting, yet challenging, piece of philosophical writing. In Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions: A Reader's Guide, John Preston offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work." "The book offers a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to rapidly navigate the text. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the guide explores the complex and important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of the reception and influence of Kuhn's work. This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential of texts."--BOOK JACKET
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-121) and index
Subject Kuhn, Thomas S., 1922- The structure of scientific revolutions
Kuhn, Thomas S. Structure of scientific revolutions.
Science -- Philosophy.
Science -- History.
Author Kuhn, Thomas S., 1922- The structure of scientific revolutions
LC no. 2007044434
ISBN 9780826493750
0826493750
9780826493767
0826493769