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Little Science, Big Science...and Beyond Hardcover – August 1, 1986

by D. De Solla Price (Author)

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In its first (1963) edition, Little Science, Big Science explored the then fantastic expansion of resources devoted to the advancement of science, and the social significance of that phenomenon. The current edition contains nine additional essays that delve further into the same themes. The original papers touch on rules theoretically governing the life cycle and behavior of science. The newer essays compare the "hard" and "soft" sciences, discuss the larger issues of international scientific networking and "invisible colleges," and examine the methodology of the scientific experimenter and the growth of high technology. This excellent work combines one of Price's earlier tours de force with a good selection of his insightful later writings. Highly recommended for scientists, historians and sociologists of science, and information science professionals. Robert Paustian, Wilkes Coll . Lib . , Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Hardcover: 301 pages
Publisher: Columbia Univ Pr (August 1, 1986)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0231049560
ISBN-13: 978-0231049566
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 8.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
Average Customer Review: 2 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,098,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #262300 in Books > Science & Math

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Excellent Classic Books From Quantitative to Qualitative

August 10, 1999

Format: Hardcover

Knowledge itself is power. Only scientific knowledge be respectable rather than common-sense knowldge. In this age of knowledge economy, this high-cited classic book should be put to top list of for general public as well as all students. Indeed, big is not good. Little means there is big room to grow. De Solla Price always makes his clear arguements, basing on historical evidence (quatitative) first, then qualitative reasoning.
For people whom are tired of pure qualitative reasoning, this is best book to read. I would like to give this book in the top list higher than others (i.e. Kuhn-T(1962) Scientific Revolution or Polanyi-M(1966) Tacit Dimension.)
Even the high school students are suggested to read to get intial understanding of the history of science. Clear arguement with clear data and tables would appeal all kinds of readers. It is good from quantitative to qualitative. I like the same way in my research.

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Best book out there on the Science of Science

September 6, 2006

Format: Hardcover

Little Science Big Science was published first in 1963. It was probably the first monograph focusing on a quantitative understanding of the growth of science and was one of the most influential works triggering a new field which can be called the science of science or scientometrics. Price's quantitative analysis and interpretation of data, in an age before computers and large databases, are simply amazing. Main themes are the exponential growth of science, the existence of invisible colleges where scientists in a discipline share information, and how meta-analysis of scientific knowledge can lead to more efficient scientific production.

This book includes Little Science Big Science, and the selected articles of Price published until 1983. Here, a concrete example for an invisible college is given, citation measures of science are discussed and a model is constructed for the productivity of authors in science (and more).

It is a pity for the scientific community at large that this book is not better known. I am sure that all scientists out there will be surprised how the scientific activity in the world, which seems to be a chaotic event steered by the loudest voices and brightest minds, actually obeys very well-defined laws. I recommend to all scientists, if they can get their hands on this book, to at least skim the figures and graphs, and you will have a better understanding of how science works.

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