The Matthew Effect in Science
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Summary
The psychosocial conditions and mechanisms underlying the Matthew effect are examined and a correlation between the redundancy function of multiple discoveries and the focalizing function of eminent men of science is found—a function which is reinforced by the great value these men place upon finding basic problems and by their self-assurance.
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- article
- Published
- 1988-01-01
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- 6,314
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Keywords
Citation, Gospel, Library science, Sociology, History
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