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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451254003321

Titolo

The history of science in the United States [[electronic resource] ] : an encyclopedia / / edited by Marc Rothenberg

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Garland Pub., 2001

ISBN

1-282-77895-1

9786612778957

1-135-58319-6

0-203-90280-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (636 p.)

Collana

Garland reference library of the social sciences ; ; 0842. Special-reference

Altri autori (Persone)

RothenbergMarc <1949->

Disciplina

509.73

Soggetti

Science - United States - History

Natural history

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents

Sommario/riassunto

This Encyclopedia examines all aspects of the history of science in the United States, with a special emphasis placed on the historiography of science in America. It can be used by students, general readers, scientists, or anyone interested in the facts relating to the development of science in the United States. Special emphasis is placed in the history of medicine and technology and on the relationship between science and technology and science and medicine.