The theoretical practices of physics :: philosophical essays /
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.
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| 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. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (278 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780191572890 0191572896 |
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