by Lindley Darden
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Theory Change in Science: Strategies from Mendelian Genetics (Monographs on the History and Philosophy of Biology) By Lindley Darden
Product Description: This challenging and innovative book examines the processes involved in the birth and development of new scientificideas. The author has searched for strategies used by scientists forproducing new theories, both those that yield a range of plausiblehypotheses and ones that aid in narrowing that range. She goes on tofocus on the development of the theory of the gene as a case study inscientific creativity. Her discussion of modern genetics greatlydemystifies the philosophy of science, and establishes a realistic framework for understanding how scientists actually go about their work.This compelling work will interest a broad range of readers, includingbiologists and geneticists, along with historians and philosophers ofscience. download：*** Hidden to visitors *** | |
