Good Seeing: A Century of Science at the Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1902-2002 - Rilegato

Trefil, James S.; Hazen, Margaret Hindle

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ISBN 10: 0309082617 ISBN 13: 9780309082617

Casa editrice: Joseph Henry Pr, 2001

Riassunto

Trefil (physics, George Mason U.) and Hazen (writer and historian) tell the story of Andrew Carnegie, who built a fortune in industrial America and then turned his energy to giving it away. They chronicle the groundbreaking work accomplished by the various Carnegie departments, tracing their growth and change as the frontiers of science expanded over the years, as well as his influence on 20th-century science funding, the Institution's early support of ecology and archeology, and its role in building the world's leading astronomical observatories. They also offer glimpses into the lives of various leaders and innovators in the field of science. Extensively illustrated with historical color and b&w photographs and drawings. Oversize: 10x12<">. Distributed by the National Academy Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Book by Trefil James Hazen Margaret Hindle Ferris Timothy

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• Editore: Joseph Henry Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0309082617
• ISBN 13: 9780309082617
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 256