Science in the Twentieth Century
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With over forty chapters, written by leading scholars, this comprehensive volume represents the best work in America, Europe, and Asia. Geographical diversity of the authors is reflected in the different perspectives devoted to the subject, and all major disciplinary developments are covered.There are also sections concerning the countries that have made the most significant contributions, the relationship between science and industry, the importance of instrumentation, and the cultural influence of scientific modes of thought. Students and professionals will come to appreciate how, and why, science has developed - as with any other human activity, it is subject to the dynamics of society and politics.
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Science in the Twentieth Century, Dominique Pestre, John Krige
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- Released
- 1997
- Binding
- (Hardcover),
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- Title
- Science in the Twentieth Century
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dominique Pestre, John Krige
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 978
- ISBN10
- 9057021722
- ISBN13
- 9789057021725
- Series
- Tags
- Historical Themes, References & Manuals, Science, 20th century, Europe, Asia, History of Science, State
- Description
- With over forty chapters, written by leading scholars, this comprehensive volume represents the best work in America, Europe, and Asia. Geographical diversity of the authors is reflected in the different perspectives devoted to the subject, and all major disciplinary developments are covered.There are also sections concerning the countries that have made the most significant contributions, the relationship between science and industry, the importance of instrumentation, and the cultural influence of scientific modes of thought. Students and professionals will come to appreciate how, and why, science has developed - as with any other human activity, it is subject to the dynamics of society and politics.