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In Pursuit of Conceptual Change: The Case of Legendre and Symmetry (2009)

Hon, Giora (Author)
Goldstein, Bernard R. (Author)

Centaurus: International Magazine of the History of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Volume: 51
Pages: 288--293

Publication Date: 2009
Edition Details: Lead article of “Spotlight on: The Nature of Scientific Change”
Language: English

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Article Ariew, Roger (2009) Some Reflections on Thomas Kuhn's Account of Scientific Change. Centaurus: International Magazine of the History of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (p. 294). unapi

Article Bowen, Alan C. (2009) From Description to Prediction: An Unexamined Transition in Hellenistic Astronomy. Centaurus: International Magazine of the History of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (p. 299). unapi

Article Steinle, Friedrich (2009) Scientific Change and Empirical Concepts. Centaurus: International Magazine of the History of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (p. 305). unapi

Article Chen, Xiang; Barker, Peter (2009) Process Concepts and Cognitive Obstacles to Change: Perspectives on the History of Science and Science Policy. Centaurus: International Magazine of the History of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (p. 314). unapi

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