Museum of the History of Science, Oxford: Director's Choice
Ackermann, Silke
ISBN 10: 1785510312 ISBN 13: 9781785510311
Published by Scala Arts Publishers Inc., 2016
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The stunning seventeenth-century 'Old Ashmolean Building' on Broad Street in Oxford houses one of the finest collections of early instruments from Europe and the Islamic world. Together with a fascinating range of material from the eighteenth century to the present day, these artifacts offer an intriguing insight into ingenuity and creativity, and tell amazing stories of human scientific endeavor in a wider cultural and social context. The Director, Silke Ackermann, hand-picks her favorite items and provides an intimate, idiosyncratic guide to a remarkable collection.
About the Author: Dr Silke Ackermann has been Director of the Museum of the History of Science since early 2014, making her the first ever female museum director at the University of Oxford. Prior to that she studied History, Oriental Languages & Cultures and History of Science at Frankfurt/Main (Germany) before joining the British Museum in 1995, where she served in a wide range of curatorial and management roles.
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Title: Museum of the History of Science, Oxford: ...
Publisher: Scala Arts Publishers Inc.
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good