The Oxford handbook of generality in mathematics and the sciences / edited by Karine Chemla, Renaud Chorlay and David Rabouin, Laboratoire SPHERE UMR 7219 (ex-REHSEIS), Université Paris 7--CNRS, Paris, France.
| Other author | Chemla, Karine. |
| Other author | Chorlay, Renaud. |
| Other author | Rabouin, David. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Oxford, United Kingdom ; New York, NY, USA : Oxford University Press, [2016] |
| Description | xii, 507 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Oxford Handbooks Online Physical Sciences |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Oxford Handbooks Online 2017 Physical Sciences |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The meaning and value of generality. Epistemic and epistemological values -- Actors' reflections on generality in science -- Statements and concepts : the formulation of the general. Developing a new kind of statement -- A diachronic approach : continuity and reinterpretation -- Circulation between epistemological cultures -- Practices of generality. Scientists at work -- A diachronic approach continuity and contrasts -- A synchronic approach : controversies -- Circulation between epistemological cultures. |
| Abstract | This collection of original essays aims to inquire into the diversity of Generality. Through case studies taken from the history of mathematics, physics and the life sciences, the book provides evidence of different ways of understanding the general in various contexts. |
| General note | "This book is the outcome of a collective work that took place between 2004 and 2009 in the context of the research group of CNRS and University Paris Diderot at the time called REHSEIS ...The collective work developed in a seminar that was organized by Karine Chemla, Renaud Chorlay, David Rabouin, and Anne Robadey."--Page 1. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2016943983 |
| ISBN | 9780198777267 |
| ISBN | 0198777264 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |