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He also holds research appointments in the Philosophy of Science Center and the Learning Research and Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Mitroff, I.I. Passionate scientists. Soc 13, 51–57 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02802908
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