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Raven, Peter H.; And Others – Science, 1971
Descriptors: Biology, Classification, Data Processing, Prediction
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Wade, Nicholas – Science, 1977
Kuhn's theory, that science is heavily influenced by non-rational procedures, and that new theories are viewed as being more complex than those they usurp but do not stand any closer to the truth, is outlined. Included are implications of this theory and criticisms of it. (AJ)
Descriptors: History, Philosophy, Science History, Scientific Attitudes
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Hull, David L.; And Others – Science, 1978
Examines two views about acceptance of Darwin's theory by scientists in Great Britain; that all scientists had accepted it within ten years after the publication of "Origin of Species," and that young scientists accepted the theory faster than old scientists. Concludes that both views are not accurate. (GA)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Beliefs, Evolution, Research
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Boulding, Kenneth E. – Science, 1980
Presents the influence that science has had and is having on contemporary society. The author suggests that science is a subculture of the human race and occupies a unique habitat in a social ecosystem that does not conform to its values. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Measurement, Science History, Scientific Attitudes
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Science, 1980
The texts of four speeches, given at the 1979 Einstein Session of the Pontifical Academy held in Rome, are presented. Each address relates to some aspect of the life and times of Albert Einstein. (SA)
Descriptors: Clergy, Conferences, Higher Education, Mathematics