Companion Encyclopedia of Science in the Twentieth Century (Routledge World Reference)

. Ed(s): Krige, John; Pestre, Dominique

ISBN 10: 0415286069 / ISBN 13: 9780415286060

Published by Routledge, 2002

About this Item

With over forty chapters, written by leading scholars, this comprehensive volume represents the best work in America, Europe and Asia. Editor(s): Krige, John; Pestre, Dominique. Num Pages: 978 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; 1KBB; 3JJ; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 174 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1256. . 2002. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Companion Encyclopedia of Science in the Twentieth Century (Routledge World Reference)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415286069
• ISBN 13: 9780415286060
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

John Krige, Dominique Pestre