Thomas S Kuhn / THE STRUCTURE OF SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTIONS 1st Edition 1962

Description: A Landmark Of Popular Science HistoryTHE STRUCTURE OF SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTIONSBy Thomas S. Kuhn(1962)True first edition of Kuhn's hugely influential monograph, which redefined scientific progress not as a series of slow developments but rather abrupt leaps forward - a book whose impact and ideas extended far beyond academic circles.Very good plus."Perhaps science does not develop by the accumulation of individual discoveries and inventions." Kuhn, a trained physicist who came to identify himself as a "practicing historian of science," made a great impact on the thought of specialists and the general public alike, superseding Karl Popper as the most widely read and influential philosopher of science. The influence of STRUCTURE was so pervasive and long-lasting that the "really quite shocking" (Hacking) quality of his thought has faded from view for wanderers in a rhetorical landscape now littered, thanks to Kuhn, with paradigms and revolutions. This is the true first edition of Kuhn's classic, issued no later than September of 1962 (as noted on the inside rear cover) as Volume II, Number 2 of The International Encyclopedia of Unified Science, published as part of the University of Chicago Foundations of the Unity of Science series (a hardcover trade edition followed in October of that same year). A beautiful copy of this classic, which has never been out-of-print and has gone through innumerable editions. One of the Modern Library's 100 best nonfiction books of all time.Read more: Richards & Daston, Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions at Fifty: Reflections on a Science Classic; Hacking, Introductory Essay, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (Fourth Edition). (Chicago): The University of Chicago Press, (1962). 9.5'' x 6.5''. Original printed yellow wrappers. [xvi], 172 pages. Previous owner's name in pen to front cover verso. Light soil and wear to wrappers. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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