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Philosophy of Science

Below is a selection of the latest major Philosophy of Science books from Cambridge University Press Australia and New Zealand.

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The Design Inference
Eliminating Chance through Small Probabilities
William A. Dembski

Breathes new life into classical design arguments, showing how incomplete undirected causes are for science.

Published May 2006 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521678674 (ISBN-10:0521678676) | In stock

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Uncertain Science ... Uncertain World
Henry N. Pollack

Using science headlines and everyday examples, this engaging book describes why science is uncertain for the general reader.

Published June 2005 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521619103 (ISBN-10:0521619106) | In stock

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How the Cold War Transformed Philosophy of Science
To the Icy Slopes of Logic
George A. Reisch

First in-depth study of the development of philosophy of science during the Cold War.

Published June 2005 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521546898 (ISBN-10:0521546893) | In stock

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The Metaphysics of Apes
Negotiating the Animal-Human Boundary
Raymond H. A. Corbey

This book traces the discovery and interpretation of the human-like great apes and shows how the taboo-ridden animal-human boundary was challenged.

Published May 2005 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521545334 (ISBN-10:0521545331) | In stock

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The Human Genome Diversity Project
An Ethnography of Scientific Practice
Amade M'Charek

This book is based on an ethnography of laboratory practice and explores issues around standardization, naturalisation and diversity.

Published January 2005 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521539876 (ISBN-10:0521539870) | In stock

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