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Companion to science in the twentieth century / edited by John Krige and Dominique Pestre

Published
London : Routledge, 2003.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xxxv, 941 pages) : illustrations, maps, portraits
Additional Creators
Krige, John and Pestre, Dominique
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Contents
Images of science -- Science and the social fabric -- Interlude -- Research dynamics -- Science and its practices -- Regional and national institutions.
Summary
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.
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ISBN
9781136483325 (electronic bk.)
1136483322 (electronic bk.)
9781315015606
1315015609
0415286069
9780415286060
9057021722
9789057021725
9781136483462 (e-book ; Mobi)
1136483462
9781136483394 (e-book ; ePub)
113648339X
9781138151956 (hardback)
1138151955
Note
Originally published: Netherlands: Harwood, 1997.
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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