Tags: units
Categories: Pseudo-explanations
An example of anthropomorphism in writing about science:
"The calorie has been officially banned from commercial use as a unit since January 1st, 1975. In spite of this, the calorie is still holding on stubbornly and its replacement, the joule, is therefore having a hard time establishing itself."
Schwenk, E. (1994). My name is Becquerel. The stories of the scientists whose names were given to the international units of measure (M. Beall, Trans.). Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft.
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