Making Truth: Metaphor in Science

by Theodore L. Brown

Book Overview

How does science work? Making Truth: Metaphor in Science argues that most laypeople, and many scientists, do not have a clear understanding of how metaphor relates to scientific thinking. With stunning clarity, and bridging the worlds of scientists and nonscientists, Theodore L. Brown demonstrates the presence and the power of metaphorical thought. He presents a series of studies of scientific systems, ranging from the atom to current topics in chemistry...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252028104
• ISBN13: 9780252028106
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"