Theories on the scrap heap: scientists and philosophers on the falsification, rejection, and replacement of theories
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Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press, [2005].
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0822958732, 9780822958734
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viii, 206 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Q175 .L666 2005
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English
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Losee, J. (2005). Theories on the scrap heap: scientists and philosophers on the falsification, rejection, and replacement of theories. Pittsburgh, Pa., University of Pittsburgh Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Losee, John. 2005. Theories On the Scrap Heap: Scientists and Philosophers On the Falsification, Rejection, and Replacement of Theories. Pittsburgh, Pa., University of Pittsburgh Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Losee, John, Theories On the Scrap Heap: Scientists and Philosophers On the Falsification, Rejection, and Replacement of Theories. Pittsburgh, Pa., University of Pittsburgh Press, 2005.
MLA Citation (style guide)Losee, John. Theories On the Scrap Heap: Scientists and Philosophers On the Falsification, Rejection, and Replacement of Theories. Pittsburgh, Pa., University of Pittsburgh Press, 2005.
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