Pievani, Telmo
Serendipity: The Unexpected in Science
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262049153
- author:
- Pievani, Telmo
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 14 x 2.8 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Science, History, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Discover how the unexpected has shaped our understanding of the world. Telmo Pievani explores the fascinating phenomenon of serendipity in science, revealing its profound role in scientific discovery.
The author delves into the history of serendipitous discoveries, from the unexpected findings that led to major breakthroughs, to the conditions and factors that promote such events. He presents a comprehensive theory of serendipity, explaining why it occurs so frequently across various sciences.
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