Science in the Twentieth Century (Hardcover)

This substantial, authoritative volume offers incisive and well-researched writings in the field of science and demonstrates the accomplishments of science itself. It aims to provide an insight into how new organizations, enormously increased funding, refined laboratory procedures, new technology and warfare have decisively shaped how science is practiced today.;With over 40 chapters, written by leading scholars, this comprehensive text represents 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 significant contributions, the relationship between science and industry, the importance of instrumentation, and the cultural influence of scientific modes of thoughts.

General

Imprint:	Harwood Academic (Medical, Reference and Social Sc
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	August 1997
First published:	1997
Editors:	John Krige • Dominique Pestre
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 55mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	978
ISBN-13:	978-90-5702-172-5
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Promotions
LSN:	90-5702-172-2
Barcode:	9789057021725

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