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Leading scholars in the history of science address the historical, methodological, and ideological motivation behind scientists' use of language metaphors, such as "reading" the human genome, "rewriting" the genetic code, and developing programming "language."

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"Though ranging from early modern astrology to contemporary genetics and computer sciences, Experimenting in Tongues coheres beautifully in its analysis of the roles of metaphor and language in science. Dorries' thoughtful introduction complements this volume's insightful contributions. The result promises to push our understanding of metaphor in science to a higher level." -- Michael Dietrich * Dartmouth College *

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CONTENTS 1. Dorries Matthias 2. Richards Robert J. 3. Suhr Stephanie 4. Keller Evelyn Fox 5. Geneva Ann 6. Licoppe Christian 7. Pfluger Jorg

Experimenting in Tongues

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      Publisher Stanford University Press
      Published 2 July 2002
      ISBN-13 9780804744416
      978-0804744416
      ISBN-10 0804744416
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      History of science

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Leading scholars in the history of science address the historical, methodological, and ideological motivation behind scientists' use of language metaphors, such as "reading" the human genome, "rewriting" the genetic code, and developing programming "language."

      Trade Review
      "Though ranging from early modern astrology to contemporary genetics and computer sciences, Experimenting in Tongues coheres beautifully in its analysis of the roles of metaphor and language in science. Dorries' thoughtful introduction complements this volume's insightful contributions. The result promises to push our understanding of metaphor in science to a higher level." -- Michael Dietrich * Dartmouth College *

      Table of Contents
      CONTENTS 1. Dorries Matthias 2. Richards Robert J. 3. Suhr Stephanie 4. Keller Evelyn Fox 5. Geneva Ann 6. Licoppe Christian 7. Pfluger Jorg

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