A Tale of Seven Scientists and a New Philosophy of Science

by Eric R Scerri and Eric Scerri

In his latest book, Eric Scerri presents a completely original account of the nature of scientific progress. It consists of a holistic and unified approach in which science is seen as a living and evolving single organism. Instead of scientific revolutions featuring exceptionally gifted individuals, Scerri argues that the "little people" contribute as much as the "heroes" of science. To do this he examines seven case studies of virtually unknown chemists...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190232994
• ISBN13: 9780190232993
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.5"