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John Krige & Dominique Pestre
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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Limba Engleză ● Format PDF ● Pagini 978 ● ISBN 9781134406869 ● Editor John Krige & Dominique Pestre ● Editura Taylor and Francis ● Publicat 2013 ● Descărcabil 6 ori ● Valută EUR ● ID 2844485 ● Protecție împotriva copiilor Adobe DRM

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