The Engineer and the Scandal: A Piece of Science History

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2005
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Focuses on an interpersonal/scientific conflict involving the 'Father of Modern Soil Mechanics' Karl von Terzaghi. This book exemplifies the 'human side' of science in which, sometimes, the prominence of a theorist and the inertia of the 'accepted wisdom' can inhibit progress and rational discussion of the facts.

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Focuses on an interpersonal/scientific conflict involving the 'Father of Modern Soil Mechanics' Karl von Terzaghi. This book exemplifies the 'human side' of science in which, sometimes, the prominence of a theorist and the inertia of the 'accepted wisdom' can inhibit progress and rational discussion of the facts.

$179.44

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 293
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: 11 Feb 2005
ISBN 10: 3540231110
ISBN 13: 9783540231110

The Engineer and the Scandal: A Piece of Science History

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$179.44

Synopsis

$179.44

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