Isbn: 9780198507079 - the undergrowth of science. delusion, self-deception and human frailty (30 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. The theme of this work is scientific foible. Gratzer describes for a general readership a number of episodes in science and medicine where an erroneous research finding was adhered to and given credence by its originators and others far beyond the point where it had been effectively discredited. Each of these episodes is dealt with in detail, with special attention given to the individuals involved, their careers and personalities, their relations with others, and so on. The accounts include the affair of the N-rays, Lysenko and the tragedy of Soviet genetics, science in the Third Reich, the tale of polywater, and the cold-fusion aberration of the 1980s.…

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Condición: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condición: Fine. First Edition. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. First Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condición: Good. The theme of this work is scientific foible. Gratzer describes for a general readership a number of episodes in science and medicine where an erroneous research finding was adhered to and given credence by its originators and others far beyond the point where it had been effectively discredited. Each of these episodes is dealt with in detail, with special attention given to the individuals involved, their careers and personalities, their relations with others, and so on. The accounts include the affair of the N-rays, Lysenko and the tragedy of Soviet genetics, science in the Third Reich, the tale of polywater, and the cold-fusion aberration of the 1980s.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. The Undergrowth of Science: Delusion, Self-deception and Human Frailty This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condición: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Condición: Very Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. This insightful and often amusing book looks at why good scientists often go wrong, recounting the blind alleys that honest, dedicated researchers have wandered down. Photos and line illustrations. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

hardcover. Condición: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 328 pp.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Hardbound book immaculate and crisp throughout but for a bump to the rear lower leading corner. Full color dust jacket in mylar shows normal overall shelfwear, but still bright.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. First Printing of the First Edition. New York: Oxford University Press, 2000. Previous owner's name. Otherwis e a bright, shiny, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. Not a book club edition. Not price clipped (27.50). No chips or tears. No remainder mark. Illustrated. From the Dust Jacket: "Gratzer's themes are collective delusion and human folly Deliberate fraud is soon detected. Far more interesting are the outbreaks of self-delusion that from time to time afflict upright and competent researchers." Has chapters on: Blondlot and the N-Rays; Gurvich and his mitogenic radiation; The case of the amorous toad; polywater; science in the Third Reich; the rise and fall of eugenics; etc. Annotated bibliography ("Further reading"). Index. . First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition/Very Good dust jacket. 8vo. ix, 328pp . Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition of Walter Gratzer's The Undergrowth of Science: Delusion, Self-Deception and Human Frailty, published by Oxford University Press in 2000. ix, 328 pages, illustrated, with bibliographical references and index. The copyright page states "First published 2000," and Oxford identifies this hardcover ISBN as the original 2000 edition. Gratzer, a biophysicist and longtime contributor to Nature, examines episodes in which scientists became convinced of ideas that ultimately proved erroneous, exploring how ambition, wishful thinking, ideology, professional rivalry, and simple human fallibility can undermine otherwise rigorous scientific work. Among the cases discussed are N-rays, Lysenko and Soviet genetics, polywater, cold fusion, biological misconceptions, and other scientific blind alleys. Rather than attacking science itself, Gratzer uses these episodes to demonstrate how the scientific process ultimately exposes error while showing that scientists remain vulnerable to the same psychological and cultural pressures as everyone else. Condition: Hardcover appears sound and firmly bound. Interior pages shown are clean and bright, with no writing, highlighting, ownership markings, or other significant defects observed in the photographed portions. Original illustrated dust jacket is present and remains attractive, showing light rubbing and surface scuffing to the glossy finish, minor edge and corner wear, and a small amount of creasing/wear at the upper edge and spine extremities. Jacket remains bright with no significant tears or losses visible. Overall Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. A thoughtful and accessible work in the history and philosophy of science, particularly appealing for its treatment of scientific error, pseudoscience, confirmation bias, professional self-deception, and the sociology of scientific research. Gratzer's case studies make the book relevant not only to historians of science but also to readers interested in psychology, medicine, scientific ethics, epistemology, and the mechanisms by which erroneous ideas gain—and eventually lose—scientific credibility. Carefully packed and shipped in a sturdy box with appropriate protective materials. USPS Media Mail available within the United States unless otherwise requested. International shipping available at cost. Returns accepted in accordance with AbeBooks policies. SCI 2b.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. Hardcover in dust jacket. First printing of first edition (2000) . Book is As New, crisp and clean. Binding is tight and corners are sharp. Unpriced dust jacket is fresh and bright, with a touch of wear at one corner tip. Illustrated. 8vo. 328 pp. Including index. In protective Mylar. …

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. Hbk, 344pp, illustrated, an unread copy, excellent, clean, tight and unmarked in fine, unclipped and sleeve-protected dj as new.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Hardcover and jacket. Unread shop stock. Very good condition. TA. Used.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 1st edition, hardback, 8vo, x,328pp, illustrated, clean and tight, no inscriptions, Very Good / Very Good dustwrapper, ISBN: 0198507070.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. Oxford University Press, 2000. Hardback, d/j, 8vo, ix,328pp, illust. Top edge / margin stained and cockled, d/j a little bumped. A fair reading copy. 0198507070/0.8uk . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading).…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. A hardback First Edition in Fine condition, in a similar dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.…

Hardback. Condición: good. No Dust Jacket. no DW, I think I have one with a DW somewhere though.

Condición: very good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: very good. 8vo pp.328. book.