Description

Book Synopsis
Looks at how whole domains of phenomena come into being and sometimes pass away as objects of scientific study. With examples from the natural and social sciences, ranging from the 16th to the 20th centuries, this book explores the ways in which scientific objects are both real and historical.

Biographies of Scientific Objects

    Product form

    A Paperback / softback by Lorraine Daston

    £35.27

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Mon 9 Nov 2026.

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Biographies of Scientific Objects by Lorraine Daston

      Book details

      Publisher The University of Chicago Press
      Published 15 June 2000
      ISBN-13 9780226136721
      978-0226136721
      ISBN-10 0226136728
      Also in:
      History of ideas

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Looks at how whole domains of phenomena come into being and sometimes pass away as objects of scientific study. With examples from the natural and social sciences, ranging from the 16th to the 20th centuries, this book explores the ways in which scientific objects are both real and historical.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account