Computers, Brains and Minds: Essays in Cognitive Science (Australasian Studies in History and Philosophy of Science) (Volume 7)

Slezak, P (ed)

ISBN 10: 9027727597 / ISBN 13: 9789027727596

Published by Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1989

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Volume 7. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9027727597.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Computers, Brains and Minds: Essays in Cognitive Science (Australasian Studies in History and Philosophy of Science) (Volume 7)
• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9027727597
• ISBN 13: 9789027727596
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 500 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Psychology & Psychiatry

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Synopsis

The institutionalization of History and Philosophy of Science as a distinct field of scholarly endeavour began comparatively early - though not always under that name - in the Australasian region. An initial lecturing appointment was made at the University of Melbourne imme­ diately after the Second World War, in 1946, and other appointments followed as the subject underwent an expansion during the 1950s and 1960s similar to that which took place in other parts of the world. Today there are major Departments at the University of Melbourne, the University of New South Wales and the University of Wollongong, and smaller groups active in many other parts of Australia and in New Zealand. "Australasian Studies in History and Philosophy of Science" aims to provide a distinctive publication outlet for Australian and New Zealand scholars working in the general area of history, philosophy and social studies of science. Each volume comprises a group of essays on a connected theme, edited by an Australian or a New Zealander with special expertise in that particular area. Papers address general issues, however, rather than local ones; parochial topics are avoided. Further­ more, though in each volume a majority of the contributors is from Australia or New Zealand, contributions from elsewhere are by no means ruled out. Quite the reverse, in fact - they are actively encour­ aged wherever appropriate to the balance of the volume in question.