The theoretical practices of physics : philosophical essays /

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Author / Creator:	Hughes, R. I. G.
Imprint:	Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Description:	1 online resource (278 pages)
Language:	English
Subject:	Physics -- Philosophy. Physics -- Philosophy. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11260913

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ISBN:	9780191572890 0191572896 9780199546107 019954610X
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. English. Print version record.
Summary:	R.I.G. Hughes explores the theoretical practices that scientists use in doing physics. He offers a critical examination of accounts that notable physicists give of their practices, and investigates the roles of laws, disunities, models and representation, and computer simulation.
Other form:	Print version: Hughes, R.I.G. Theoretical practices of physics. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010 9780199546107

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