Laboratory Glassware and Scientific and Surgical Instruments: Hearings Before the Subcommittee of the Committee on Finance, United States Senate, Sixty-Sixth Congress, Second Session (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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9781334612473: Laboratory Glassware and Scientific and Surgical Instruments: Hearings Before the Subcommittee of the Committee on Finance, United States Senate, Sixty-Sixth Congress, Second Session (Classic Reprint)

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This book captures the historic moment in December 1919 when members of the US Senate convened to examine legislation that would provide protection for domestic manufacturers of laboratory glassware and scientific instruments. The author presents testimony from leaders in science, industry, and the military, representing some of the largest and most prestigious institutions in the country. The author also provides detailed production costs for a variety of products compared with the prices of foreign imports, solidifying the point of view that these domestic industries required protection to survive. This book provides a lens into a pivotal moment in history, shedding light on the concerns and aspirations of American development and the influence of legislation on the nation's industries.

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