An Introduction to the Historiography of Science

by Helge Kragh

Book Overview

This book introduces the methodological and philosophical problems with which modern history of science is concerned, offering a comprehensive and critical review through description and evaluation of significant historiographical viewpoints. Incorporating discussion of key problems in general historical writing, with examples drawn from a range of disciplines, this non-elementary introduction bridges the gap between general history and history of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521389216
• ISBN13: 9780521389211
• Release Date: November 1989
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"