Creating scientific concepts / Nancy Nersessian.

Author/creator Nersessian, Nancy J.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxiv, 251 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Creativity in conceptual change: a cognitive-historical approach -- Model-based reasoning practices: historical exemplar -- Model-based reasoning practices: protocol study exemplar -- The cognitive basis of model-based reasoning practices: mental modeling -- Representation and reasoning: analogy, imagery, thought experiment -- Creativity in conceptual change.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [219]-243) and index.
LCCN 2008013831
ISBN9780262141055
ISBN0262141051

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks Q172.5.C74 N47 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold