The Matthew Effect in Science, II: Cumulative Advantage and the Symbolism of Intellectual Property

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Volume: 79, Issue: 4, Pages: 606 - 623
Published: Dec 1, 1988
Abstract
HE SUBJECT OF THIS ESSAY is a problem in the sociology of science that has long been of interest to me. That problem, a candid friend tells me, is somewhat obscured by the formidable title assigned to it. Yet, properly deciphered, the title is not nearly as opaque as it might at first seem. Consider first the signal emitted by the Roman numeral II in the main title. It informs us that the paper follows on an earlier one, “The Matthew Effect in...
Paper Details
Title
The Matthew Effect in Science, II: Cumulative Advantage and the Symbolism of Intellectual Property
Published Date
Dec 1, 1988
Journal
Volume
79
Issue
4
Pages
606 - 623
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