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Thing knowledge [electronic resource] : a philosophy of scientific instruments / Davis Baird.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, c2004.Description: xxi, 274 p. : illSubject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 502/.8/4 21
LOC classification:
  • Q185 .B24 2004eb
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Contents:
Instrument epistemology -- Models : representing things -- Working knowledge -- Encapsulating knowledge -- Instrumentation revolution -- Thing knowledge -- The thing-y-ness of things -- Between technology and science -- Instrumental objectivity -- The gift.
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E-Book Taylor's Library-TU 502/.8/4 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) e-book

Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-259) and index.

Instrument epistemology -- Models : representing things -- Working knowledge -- Encapsulating knowledge -- Instrumentation revolution -- Thing knowledge -- The thing-y-ness of things -- Between technology and science -- Instrumental objectivity -- The gift.

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