In this book, originally published by Ballinger in 1976, Michael Mahoney documents the idiosyncracies and foibles of the scientific process as a field of endeavor. A new introduction updates his discussion in light of subsequent developments, including such aspects of academia as politics and tenure, publication and power relations, science studies and constructivist inquiry, and what have come to be called the "science wars."



Michael J. Mahoney, Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center, San Francisco, California, and University of North Texas, Denton, Texas



Introduction to the Percheron Press Edition Chapter 1. Illusions and Idols Chapter 2. The Science Game: An Overview Chapter 3. Rites of Passage: Selected Absurdities in Graduate Training Chapter 4. Rules of the Game: Politics and Prizes Chapter 5. Publication: The Endless Quest Chapter 6. Passions of the Scientist Chapter 7. The Rationality of Science Chapter 8. Reason and Research: The Truth Conspiracy Chapter 9. Postscript Appendixes References Index