| The Value of Science: Essential Writings of Henri Poincare Contributor(s): Poincare, Henri (Author) |
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ISBN: 0375758488 ISBN-13: 9780375758485 Publisher: Modern Library OUR PRICE: $25.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2001 Annotation: More than any other writer of the twentieth century, Henri Poincare brought the elegant, but often complicated, ideas about science and mathematics to the general reader. A genius who throughout his life solved complex mathematical calculations in his head, and a writer gifted with an inimitable style, Poincare rose to the challenge of interpreting the philosophy of science to scientists and nonscientists alike. His lucid and welcoming prose made him the Carl Sagan of his time. This volume collects his three most important books: Science and Hypothesis (1903); The Value of Science (1905); and Science and Method (1908). |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects - Science | Research & Methodology - Science | Essays |
| Dewey: 501 |
| LCCN: 2001030834 |
| Series: Modern Library Science |
| Physical Information: 1.47" H x 5.5" W x 8.53" (1.66 lbs) 608 pages |
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| Publisher Description: More than any other writer of the twentieth century, Henri Poincar brought the elegant, but often complicated, ideas about science and mathematics to the general reader. A genius who throughout his life solved complex mathematical calculations in his head, and a writer gifted with an inimitable style, Poincar rose to the challenge of interpreting the philosophy of science to scientists and nonscientists alike. His lucid and welcoming prose made him the Carl Sagan of his time. This volume collects his three most important books: Science and Hypothesis (1903); The Value of Science (1905); and Science and Method (1908). |