Título: Ways of Thinking
Autor: Chris Bissell
Sinopse: This fascinating book examines some of the characteristics of technological/engineering models that are likely to be unfamiliar to those who are interested primarily in the history and philosophy of science and mathematics, and which differentiate technological models from scientific and mathematical ones. Themes that are highlighted include: • the role of language: the models developed for engineering design have resulted in new ways of talking about technological systems • communities of practice: related to the previous point, particular engineering communities have particular ways of sharing and developing knowledge • graphical (re)presentation: engineers have developed many ways of reducing quite complex mathematical models to more simple representations • reification: highly abstract mathematical models are turned into ‘objects’ that can be manipulated almost like components of a physical system • machines: not only the currently ubiquitous digital computer, but also older analogue devices – slide rules, physical models, wind tunnels and other small-scale simulators, as well as mechanical, electrical and electronic analogue computers • mathematics and modelling as a bridging tool between disciplines This book studies primarily modelling in technological practice. It is worth noting that models of the type considered in the book are not always highly valued in formal engineering education at university level, which often takes an “applied science” approach close to that of the natural sciences (something that can result in disaffection on the part of students). Yet in an informal context, such as laboratories, industrial placements, and so on, a very different situation obtains. A number of chapters considers such epistemological aspects, as well as the status of different types of models within the engineering education community. The book will be of interest to practising engineers and technologists; sociologists of science and technology; and historians and philosophers of science and mathematics. It will also be written in a way that will be accessible to non-specialists.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Ways of Thinking”, de Chris Bissell, publicado pela editora Springer Publishing Company, em 2012 e com 240 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Springer Publishing Company
Páginas: 240
Ano: 2012
Edição: 2012
Linguagem: pt_BR
ISBN: 3642252095
ISBN13: 9783642252099
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Springer Publishing Company apresentam um perfil editorial que combina abordagens clínicas e narrativas históricas, frequentemente com foco em saúde, psicologia e práticas terapêuticas. A experiência de leitura varia entre textos técnicos, como guias práticos para enfermagem e psicoterapia, e narrativas ambientadas em contextos de guerra, que exploram conflitos humanos e desafios pessoais. O tom dos textos pode ser didático e detalhado, especialmente em obras que atualizam protocolos clínicos ou revisam diagnósticos, enquanto outras obras adotam um ritmo mais envolvente e até emocional, como nos relatos de enfermagem durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial. O catálogo sugere uma atenção especial a temas de saúde mental, intervenção terapêutica e cuidados especializados, com obras que vão desde manuais rápidos para profissionais até análises aprofundadas de transtornos e estratégias de tratamento.
