Newton's Apple and Other Myths about ScienceA falling apple inspired the law of gravity—or so the story goes. Is it true? Perhaps not. But why do such stories endure as explanations of how science happens? Newton’s Apple and Other Myths about Science brushes away popular misconceptions to provide a clearer picture of scientific breakthroughs from ancient times to the present. |
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Procura do Utilizador - Publishers WeeklyMyths die hard no matter how often they are refuted, and this splendid essay collection, edited by Numbers (professor emeritus of the history of science and medicine at the University of Wisconsin ... Ler crítica na íntegra
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| Título | Newton's Apple and Other Myths about Science |
| Editor | Ronald L. Numbers |
| Editora | Harvard University Press, 2015 |
| ISBN | 067491547X, 9780674915473 |
| Número de páginas | 290 páginas |
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