Thing knowledge : a philosophy of scientific instruments / Davis Baird.

Author/creator Baird, Davis
Format Book
Publication InfoBerkeley : University of California Press, ©2004.
Descriptionxxi, 273 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Instrument epistemology -- Models : representing things -- Working knowledge -- Encapsulating knowledge -- The instrumentation revolution -- Thing knowledge -- The thing-y-ness of things -- Between technology and science -- Instrumental objectivity -- The gift.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 239-259) and index.
LCCN 2003005683
ISBN0520232496 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks Q185 .B24 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold