Interpreting quantum gravity

Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part B: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics 36 (4):691-715 (2005)
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This is an essay review of two textbooks on quantum gravity by Carlo Rovelli and Claus Kiefer.

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10.1016/j.shpsb.2005.07.001

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