Companion Encyclopedia of Science in the Twentieth Century

Companion Encyclopedia of Science in the Twentieth Century
ISBN-10
1136483322
ISBN-13
9781136483325
Category
History
Pages
978
Language
English
Published
2013-11-05
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
John Krige, Dominique Pestre

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.

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