Kuhn's 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions' : A Reader's Guide Hardback
by Dr John Preston
Part of the Reader's Guides series
Hardback
Description
This is a reader's guide to the most important and widely read work in the history and philosophy of science.Thomas Kuhn's "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" is arguably one of the most influential books of the twentieth century and a key text in the philosophy and history of science.
Kuhn's most important work is a hugely exciting, yet challenging, piece of philosophical writing.In "Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions: A Reader's Guide", John Preston offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work.
The book offers a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to rapidly navigate the text.
Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the guide explores the complex and important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of the reception and influence of Kuhn's work.
This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential of texts."Continuum Reader's Guides" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text.
They provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:136 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:07/06/2008
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- ISBN:9780826493750
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:136 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:07/06/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780826493750
