A Companion to the History of American Science

Montgomery, Georgina M.; Largent, Mark A.

A Companion to the History of American Science offers a collection of essays that give an authoritative overview of the most recent scholarship on the history of American science.

• Covers topics including astronomy, agriculture, chemistry, eugenics, Big Science, military technology, and more
• Features contributions by the most accomplished scholars in the field of science history
• Covers pivotal events in U.S. history that shaped the development of science and science policy such as WWII, the Cold War, and the Women’s Rights movement

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2019-09-23

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781119130703

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Dimensions: 243.8cm x170.2cm

Pages: 720.0