The Practical Intellect

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Goranzon (mathematics and life sciences, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm) examines the conflict between mathematical calculation and human judgment that arises when new technology competes with existing expertise, a contribution to the emerging research on the epistemology of professional knowledge. He provides some background by exploring how the development of computers has been shaped by scientific and intellectual traditions. By being addressed to scientists in a broad range of disciplines, the study is also accessible to general readers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)