The Principles of Science: A Treatise on Logic and Scientific Method - Couverture souple

Jevons, W Stanley

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1616407646 ISBN 13 : 9781616407643

Editeur : Cosimo Classics, 2012

Synopsis

*The Principles of Science* by economist William Stanley Jevons was originally published in 1873 and provides and extensive overview of and introduction to the principles of logic, reasoning, inference, probability, measurement, experimentation, and classification. The book is separated into detailed sections, chapters, and parts, and includes examples, formulas, and extensive references. *The Principles of Science* is a classic guide to scientific method and inquiry, and was one of the first works that encouraged the use of probability as a scientific tool. This edition contains prefaces to both the first and second editions, and should be considered an essential tool for scientists and researchers. English economist and logician WILLIAM STANLEY JEVONS (1835-1882) was born in Liverpool. He studied chemistry and botany at University College, London, and was later professor of logic and political economy at Owens College, Manchester. He is also the author of *The Theory of Political Economy* (1871) and *The State in Relation to Labour* (1882).

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Principles of Science - A Treatise on Logic and Scientific Method - Vol. I is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1874. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cosimo Classics
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1616407646
• ISBN 13: 9781616407643
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 836
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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