The Undergrowth of Science
| Author | : Walter Bruno Gratzer |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 340 |
| Release | : 2001-09-13 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780198604358 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0198604351 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (351 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Undergrowth of Science by : Walter Bruno Gratzer
Download or read book The Undergrowth of Science written by Walter Bruno Gratzer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-09-13 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The themes are scientific mistakes and foibles. Gratzer describes for a general readership a number of episodes in science and medicine where an erroneous research finding was adhered to and given credence by its originators and others, far beyond the point where it had been effectively discredited. Each of these episodes is dealt with in detail, with special attention given to the individuals involved, their careers and personalities, their relations with others, and so on.
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