Little Science, Big Science
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Little Science, Big Science is a seminal 1963 book by historian of science Derek J. de Solla Price that analyzes the exponential growth and social organization of modern scientific research.
All labels observed (1)
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| Little Science, Big Science canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T23075540 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Little Science, Big Science Context triple: [Derek J. de Solla Price, notableWork, Little Science, Big Science]
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Reflections on Big Science
Reflections on Big Science is a book by nuclear physicist and science administrator Alvin M. Weinberg that examines the rise, impact, and societal implications of large-scale scientific enterprises in the modern era.
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B.
The Social Function of Science
The Social Function of Science is a seminal 1939 work by J. D. Bernal that analyzes the role of scientific research in society, economics, and politics and argues for its planned, socially responsible organization.
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C.
The Structure of Science
The Structure of Science is a seminal 1961 work of philosophy of science by Ernest Nagel that systematically analyzes the logical structure and methodology of scientific explanation across different disciplines.
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D.
The Business of Science
The Business of Science is a book by engineer and entrepreneur Simon Ramo that explores how scientific and technical expertise intersect with management, industry, and practical problem-solving in the modern economy.
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E.
Big Science
Big Science is Laurie Anderson’s groundbreaking 1982 debut album that blends experimental electronic music, spoken word, and avant-garde performance art.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Little Science, Big Science Target entity description: Little Science, Big Science is a seminal 1963 book by historian of science Derek J. de Solla Price that analyzes the exponential growth and social organization of modern scientific research.
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A.
Reflections on Big Science
Reflections on Big Science is a book by nuclear physicist and science administrator Alvin M. Weinberg that examines the rise, impact, and societal implications of large-scale scientific enterprises in the modern era.
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B.
The Social Function of Science
The Social Function of Science is a seminal 1939 work by J. D. Bernal that analyzes the role of scientific research in society, economics, and politics and argues for its planned, socially responsible organization.
-
C.
The Structure of Science
The Structure of Science is a seminal 1961 work of philosophy of science by Ernest Nagel that systematically analyzes the logical structure and methodology of scientific explanation across different disciplines.
-
D.
The Business of Science
The Business of Science is a book by engineer and entrepreneur Simon Ramo that explores how scientific and technical expertise intersect with management, industry, and practical problem-solving in the modern economy.
-
E.
Big Science
Big Science is Laurie Anderson’s groundbreaking 1982 debut album that blends experimental electronic music, spoken word, and avant-garde performance art.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.