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New York Scientific - A Culture of Inquiry, Knowledge, and Learning (Hardcover)
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New York Scientific - A Culture of Inquiry, Knowledge, and Learning (Hardcover)
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This book introduces the reader to the visible memorabilia of
science and scientists in all the five boroughs of New York City -
statues, busts, plaques, buildings, and other artifacts. In
addition, it extends to some scientists and institutions currently
operating in the city. New York has been known as a world center of
commerce, finance, communications, transportation, and culture, but
it also is a world center in science. The city is home to renowned
universities and research laboratories, a museum of natural history
and other museums related to science, a science academy, historical
societies, botanical gardens and zoos, libraries, and a Hall of
Science as well as a large number of world-renowned scientists. The
book pays special attention to the role of this city in welcoming
persecuted scientists and letting African-American and women
scientists thrive. The book is presented in an informative and
entertaining way, dotted with scientific gossip and anecdotes, and
can be enjoyed even without the reader's actual presence in the
city. Over eight hundred photographs illustrate the book. They may
induce the reader to make their own discoveries in New York.
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