The International Astronomical Union - Uniting the Community for 100 Years (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) was founded in 1919, in the wake of the First World War, together with its sister Unions in related natural sciences. It will thus turn 100 years in 2019. Written by a mixed team of insiders and outsiders, this book presents the IAU in the changing context of the historical, scientific and technological development of astronomy during the past 100 years. While much important scientific progress took place already before 1945, the book naturally focuses on the accelerating evolution during the second half of the century. In the past few decades, the previously narrow IAU focus on organising professional astronomy has broadened to include societally relevant activities such as addressing the hazard of asteroid impacts, the planetary status of Pluto in the Solar System, and the hugely successful International Year of Astronomy. Most recently, it is spearheading a combination of science literacy and public outreach. The book will be of interest to professional astronomers as well as an astronomically interested general audience. The book features live personal interviews with as many of the key actors as still possible.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	March 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Johannes Andersen • David Baneke • Claus Madsen
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	375
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-96964-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Popular astronomy Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Space travel & exploration
LSN:	3-319-96964-1
Barcode:	9783319969640

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