Book ID: CBB000110009

Chaos of Disciplines (2000)

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Abbott, Andrew (Author)


University of Chicago Press


Publication Date: 2000
Physical Details: xvi + 259 pp., figs., tables, bibl., index
Language: English

Description Using fractals to explain the formation of sociology


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Review Cravens, Hamilton (2004) Review of "Chaos of Disciplines". Isis: International Review Devoted to the History of Science and Its Cultural Influences. unapi

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Authors & Contributors
Moser, Desmond E.
Josef Novotný
Attila R. Imre
Michael J. Ostwald
Williams, Kim
Topalov, Christian
Concepts
Models and modeling in science
Mathematics and its relationship to science
Fractals
Sociology
Visual representation; visual communication
Science and art
Time Periods
20th century, late
20th century
19th century
17th century
Modern
Renaissance
Places
Great Britain
England
United States
Greece
Germany
France
Institutions
Club of Rome
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT
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