Borrowed knowledge chaos theory and the challenge of learning across disciplines / Stephen H. Kellert.

Author/creator Kellert, Stephen H.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoChicago : University of Chicago Press,
Descriptionx, 292 p. ; 24 cm.
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Contents What was chaos theory, and why would people want to borrow it? -- Disciplinary pluralism -- The rhetorical functions of borrowing and the uses of disciplinary prestige -- Motivating methodological change -- Metaphorical chaos -- How to criticize a metaphor -- Facts, values, and intervention -- Beautiful chaos? -- Postmodern chaos and the challenge of pluralism.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [259]-281) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2008011080
ISBN0226429784 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780226429786 (cloth : alk. paper)

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