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The intellectual and social organization of the sciences

In a rapidly changing and inter-disciplinary world it is important to understand the nature and generation of knowledge, and its social organization. This book analyzes the constitution and claims of different theories, perspectives, and paradigms.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 319 pages

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