THE MANGLE OF PRACTICE: TIME, AGENCY, AND SCIENCE By Andrew Pickering BRAND NEW
USD25,95USD25,95
mar, ago 19, 23:55mar, ago 19, 23:55
Imagen 1 de 1
Galería
Imagen 1 de 1
¿Quieres vender uno?
THE MANGLE OF PRACTICE: TIME, AGENCY, AND SCIENCE By Andrew Pickering BRAND NEW
~ BRAND NEW!! Quick & Free Delivery in 2-14 days ~
USD25,95
Aproximadamente22,28 EUR
Estado:
Nuevo
Libro nuevo, sin usar y sin leer, que está en perfecto estado; incluye todas las páginas sin defectos. Consulta el anuncio del vendedor para obtener más información.
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Envío:
Gratis Economy Shipping.
Ubicado en: US, Estados Unidos
Entrega:
Entrega prevista entre el vie. 22 ago. y el mar. 26 ago.
Devoluciones:
30 días para devoluciones. El vendedor paga el envío de la devolución.
Pagos:
Compra con confianza
El vendedor asume toda la responsabilidad de este anuncio.
N.º de artículo de eBay:187390545793
Características del artículo
- Estado
- ISBN-10
- 0226668037
- Book Title
- The Mangle of Practice: Time, Agency, and Science
- ISBN
- 9780226668031
Acerca de este producto
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
ISBN-10
0226668037
ISBN-13
9780226668031
eBay Product ID (ePID)
87225
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
296 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Mangle of Practice : Time, Agency, and Science
Publication Year
1995
Subject
Philosophy & Social Aspects, History
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
94-044546
TitleLeading
The
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
501
Table Of Content
Preface 1: The Mangle of Practice 2: Machines: Building the Bubble Chamber 3: Facts: The Hunting of the Quark 4: Concepts: Constructing Quaternions 5: Technology: Numerically Controlled Machine Tools 6: Living in the Material World 7: Through the Mangle References Index
Synopsis
This ambitious book by one of the most original and provocative thinkers in science studies offers a sophisticated new understanding of the nature of scientific, mathematical, and engineering practice and the production of scientific knowledge. Andrew Pickering offers a new approach to the unpredictable nature of change in science, taking into account the extraordinary number of factors--social, technological, conceptual, and natural--that interact to affect the creation of scientific knowledge. In his view, machines, instruments, facts, theories, conceptual and mathematical structures, disciplined practices, and human beings are in constantly shifting relationships with one another--"mangled" together in unforeseeable ways that are shaped by the contingencies of culture, time, and place. Situating material as well as human agency in their larger cultural context, Pickering uses case studies to show how this picture of the open, changeable nature of science advances a richer understanding of scientific work both past and present. Pickering examines in detail the building of the bubble chamber in particle physics, the search for the quark, the construction of the quarternion system in mathematics, and the introduction of computer-controlled machine tools in industry. He uses these examples to address the most basic elements of scientific practice--the development of experimental apparatus, the production of facts, the development of theory, and the interrelation of machines and social organization., This ambitious book by one of the most original and provocative thinkers in science studies offers a sophisticated new understanding of the nature of scientific, mathematical, and engineering practice and the production of scientific knowledge. Andrew Pickering offers a new approach to the unpredictable nature of change in science, taking into account the extraordinary number of factors-social, technological, conceptual, and natural-that interact to affect the creation of scientific knowledge. In his view, machines, instruments, facts, theories, conceptual and mathematical structures, disciplined practices, and human beings are in constantly shifting relationships with one another-"mangled" together in unforeseeable ways that are shaped by the contingencies of culture, time, and place. Situating material as well as human agency in their larger cultural context, Pickering uses case studies to show how this picture of the open, changeable nature of science advances a richer understanding of scientific work both past and present. Pickering examines in detail the building of the bubble chamber in particle physics, the search for the quark, the construction of the quarternion system in mathematics, and the introduction of computer-controlled machine tools in industry. He uses these examples to address the most basic elements of scientific practice-the development of experimental apparatus, the production of facts, the development of theory, and the interrelation of machines and social organization.
LC Classification Number
Q175.P522 1995
Descripción del artículo del vendedor
Información de vendedor profesional
Acerca de este vendedor
ZUBER
97,8% de votos positivos•969 mil artículos vendidos
Registrado como vendedor profesional
Categorías populares de esta tienda
Votos de vendedor (296.976)
- 8***g (252)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Últimos 6 mesesCompra verificadaA smooth and professional transaction throughout. The item was exactly as described, clearly listed, and fairly priced. Communication from the seller was prompt, polite, and helpful, with dispatch confirmed quickly. The parcel was securely packaged and arrived in excellent condition, ahead of the expected delivery date. Care was taken at every stage of the process. I would be happy to buy from this seller again—many thanks for a reliable and well-handled sale.FINLAND AND EUROPE: INTERNATIONAL CRISES IN THE PERIOD OF By Juhani Paasivirta (#335694307643)
- a***2 (13)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Últimos 6 mesesCompra verificadaItem was shipped quickly and packaged well. Item was exactly as described, brand new and it was even sealed. The seller also messaged me as soon as the purchase went through so communication was great. This was the last book in the series that I needed and to be able to find it in such great condition and at a great cost was unexpected. Highly recommend this seller and will definitely buy from again in the future.MARTIN THE WARRIOR (REDWALL) By Brian Jacques - Hardcover **BRAND NEW** (#187149385105)
- t***s (43)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Mes pasadoCompra verificadaThe Item itself I rate five stars. The seller, however, I stop at four stars. The seller met two out of three categories I look for when judging my purchasing experience: how well it was packaged, how quickly it was shipped, and how properly it was described; this seller provided prompt shipping and an accurate description, but failed when it came to packaging. The item arrived in a plastic bag without any reinforcement or protection whatsoever and suffered dinged corners on multiple fronts.
Más que explorar:
- Libros prácticos y de consulta,
- Libros prácticos y de consulta derechos,
- Libros prácticos y de consulta, tarot,
- Libros prácticos y de consulta monografías,
- Libros prácticos y de consulta brujos,
- Libros prácticos y de consulta, sociedades,
- Libros prácticos y de consulta, finanzas,
- Libros prácticos y de consulta, ganchillo,
- Libros prácticos y de consulta, bellos,
- Libros prácticos y de consulta, relojes
Categorías populares de esta tienda
Votos de vendedor (296.976)
- 8***g (252)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Últimos 6 mesesCompra verificadaA smooth and professional transaction throughout. The item was exactly as described, clearly listed, and fairly priced. Communication from the seller was prompt, polite, and helpful, with dispatch confirmed quickly. The parcel was securely packaged and arrived in excellent condition, ahead of the expected delivery date. Care was taken at every stage of the process. I would be happy to buy from this seller again—many thanks for a reliable and well-handled sale.FINLAND AND EUROPE: INTERNATIONAL CRISES IN THE PERIOD OF By Juhani Paasivirta (#335694307643)
- a***2 (13)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Últimos 6 mesesCompra verificadaItem was shipped quickly and packaged well. Item was exactly as described, brand new and it was even sealed. The seller also messaged me as soon as the purchase went through so communication was great. This was the last book in the series that I needed and to be able to find it in such great condition and at a great cost was unexpected. Highly recommend this seller and will definitely buy from again in the future.MARTIN THE WARRIOR (REDWALL) By Brian Jacques - Hardcover **BRAND NEW** (#187149385105)
- t***s (43)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Mes pasadoCompra verificadaThe Item itself I rate five stars. The seller, however, I stop at four stars. The seller met two out of three categories I look for when judging my purchasing experience: how well it was packaged, how quickly it was shipped, and how properly it was described; this seller provided prompt shipping and an accurate description, but failed when it came to packaging. The item arrived in a plastic bag without any reinforcement or protection whatsoever and suffered dinged corners on multiple fronts.