The virgin and the mousetrap : essays in search of the soul of science /

The virgin and the mousetrap : essays in search of the soul of science /

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Author / Creator:	Raymo, Chet.
Imprint:	New York : Viking, 1991.
Description:	xix, 199 p. : 1 ill. ; 22 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Science -- Methodology. Science -- Philosophy. Knowledge, Theory of. Knowledge, Theory of. Science -- Methodology. Science -- Philosophy.
Format:	Print Book
Local Note:	University of Chicago Library's copy is a prepublication copy. Printed on paper cover: "Unrevised and unpublished proofs. Confidential. Please do not quote for publication until verified with finished book. This copy is not for distribution to the public. Viking."
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11032849

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ISBN:	0670833150 9780670833153
Summary:	The essays in this collection attempt to frame a broad humanist context for various current and historical scientific topics. Subjects range from an astronomical interpretation of Van Gogh's Starry Night to popular misconceptions about Neanderthal humans to the risk factors that are inherent in the development of any new technology.--Editorial review.
Other form:	Online version: Raymo, Chet. Virgin and the mousetrap. New York : Viking, 1991

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Call Number:	Q175 .R3318 1991
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