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Real Science: What it Is, and What it Means

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  1. ISBN-10
    0521893100
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0521893107
  3. Publisher
    Cambridge University Press
  4. Publication date
    June 24, 2002
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 1.03 x 9 inches
  7. Print length
    412 pages
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"For anyone wanting a detailed, realistic, well-rounded view of science, Ziman's Real Science is your book." Nature

"Any scientist interested in establishing a more constructive dialogue with the science and technology studies community would be well-advised to read this work." Physics Today

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A systematic, carefully reasoned, but non-technical analysis of the nature and significance of scientific knowledge.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press (June 24, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 412 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521893100
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0521893107
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.32 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.03 x 9 inches
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