Scientific Development and Misconceptions Through the Ages

A Reference Guide

Autori

• Robert E. Krebs

Parametri

• 296 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Enciclopedie
• Natura
• Natura, animali

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Exploring the evolution of scientific understanding, this reference source highlights how misconceptions have shaped scientific progress from prehistoric myths to contemporary environmental debates. It illustrates the journey of science as a corrective process, where misunderstandings prompted further experimentation, leading to established scientific facts. Designed for students, teachers, and researchers, it serves as a valuable tool for examining the interplay between erroneous beliefs and the advancement of scientific knowledge.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1999

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