Title: Third Report of the Michigan Academy of Science Containing an Account of the Annual Meeting Held at Ann Arbor, March 28, 29 and 30, 1901, Prepared Under the Direction of the Council Classic Reprint
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2019
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1330625781
ISBN 13: 9781330625781
Binding: PAP
Condition: New
Weight: 241 grams

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A historical view of Michigan science, your guide to early 20th‑century research and its sharing. This volume compiles the Third Report of the Michigan Academy of Science, detailing the winter meetings, the academy’s constitution, and the four science sections that shaped its work in zoology, botany, sanitary science, and agriculture. It also presents an engaging account of how the academy organized, funded, and distributed scientific knowledge to scholars and libraries alike.

The book opens with the story of the academy’s founding, its constitutional framework, and the role of the Council in guiding publications. It includes the full constitution, membership rules, officer duties, and the organizational history that led to a four‑section structure by 1901. You’ll also find the historical note on state support and the act that enabled broader distribution of scientific reports. The core includes abstracts and selections from the 1901 meeting, covering topics in biology, botany, ecology, and agricultural science, as well as lists of members and index materials.

What you’ll experience
- An overview of the academy’s origins, structure, and governance
- A look at how scientific research and knowledge were shared via government support and published reports
- Abstracts and summaries from the 1901 meeting across several science areas
- Historical context, including membership, officer roles, and the publication program

Ideal for readers of early scientific societies, state history, and the development of knowledge diffusion in the United States.

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