Publication Date:
2020
abstract:
This study presents different theories of the evolution of science to explain how science and its scientific fields evolve over the course of time. In particular, this study clarifies, as far as possible, models and properties of the scientific development to understand structure, dynamics and drivers of the scientific and technological evolution in society.
Iris type:
02.01 Contributo in volume (Capitolo o Saggio)
Keywords:
scientific development; evolution of science; economics of sciences; science dynamics; research field
List of contributors:
Coccia, Mario
Book title:
Journal of Economic and Social Thought