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On The Shoulders Of Giants: A Shandean Postscript
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With Playfulness And A Large Dose Of Wit, Robert Merton Traces The Origin Of Newton'S Aphorism, If I Have Seen Farther, It Is By Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants. Using As A Model The Discursive And Digressive Style Of Sterne'S Tristram Shandy, Merton Presents A Whimsical Yet Scholarly Work Which Deals With The Questions Of Creativity, Tradition, Plagiarism, The Transmission Of Knowledge, And The Concept Of Progress.This Book Is The Delightful Apotheosis Of Donmanship: Merton Parodies Scholarliness While Being Faultlessly Scholarly; He Scourges Pedantry While Brandishing His Own Abstruse Learning On Every Page. The Most Recondite And Obscure Scholarly Squabbles Are Transmuted Into The Material Of Comedy As The Ostensible Subject Is Shouldered To One Side By Yet Another Hobby Horse From Merton'S Densely Populated Stable. He Has Created A Jeu D'Esprit Which Is Profoundly Suggestive Both In Detail And As A Whole.Sean French, Times Literary Supplement
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'On the Shoulders of Giants: A Shandean Postscript'? A: The main theme revolves around the exploration of creativity, tradition, plagiarism, the transmission of knowledge, and the concept of progress, using wit and playfulness.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Robert K. Merton, a renowned sociologist.
- Q: When was 'On the Shoulders of Giants' published? A: The book was published on May 15, 1993.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 348 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: Is there an edition of this book? A: Yes, this is a reprinted edition.
- Q: What writing style is used in this book? A: The writing style is discursive and digressive, inspired by Sterne's Tristram Shandy.
- Q: What kind of readers would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in scholarly discussions, humor, and the history of ideas will likely enjoy this book.
- Q: Is there any specific audience this book is aimed at? A: This book is aimed at those interested in letters, philosophy, and the nuances of scholarly discourse.