The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
by Thomas S. Kuhn
Similar to 'The Essential Tension', this book explores the dynamics of scientific development and the underlying tensions that shape scientific fields.
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by Thomas S. Kuhn
Similar to 'The Essential Tension', this book explores the dynamics of scientific development and the underlying tensions that shape scientific fields.
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