Applying models in fluid dynamics

International Studies in the Philosophy of Science

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 49-67

  Heidelberger, Michael ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TÜBINGEN   (Germany)

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EID: 41549085732     PISSN: 02698595     EISSN: 14699281     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02698590600641016     Document Type: Article

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