Science as a Craft Industry

Dyson argues that science is a craft industry, just like the skilled craftsmen of the last century. People will always be inquisitive tool-makers.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1998-05, Vol.280 (5366), p.1014-1015
Main Author: Dyson, Freeman J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artisans
Civilization
Computer software
Crafts industries
Cryostats
Discovery and exploration
Essays on Science and Society
Grandfathers
History
Humans
Libraries
Machinery
Physics
Science
Science history
Software industry
Technology
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Summary:Dyson argues that science is a craft industry, just like the skilled craftsmen of the last century. People will always be inquisitive tool-makers.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.280.5366.1014