Title: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions — Fourth Edition, 50th Anniversary Edition
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Year: 2012
ISBN: 9780226458120
Format: Softcover
Condition: Good. No markings.
Weight: 363 g
Dimensions: 14 × 21.7 × 2 cm
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions is one of the most influential works of the twentieth century, fundamentally reshaping how scholars understand the development of scientific knowledge. First published in 1962, Thomas Kuhn's landmark study popularized concepts such as "paradigm shifts" and challenged the notion that science advances through a simple, steady accumulation of facts.
Drawing on examples from the history of science, Kuhn argues that periods of normal scientific activity are periodically interrupted by revolutionary changes in thought that transform entire fields of inquiry. His work has influenced not only the philosophy and history of science but also disciplines ranging from sociology and political theory to economics and cultural studies.
This 50th Anniversary Edition includes an introductory essay by Ian Hacking, one of the most respected philosophers of science of the modern era, providing additional context for Kuhn's enduring impact and relevance.
