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Measuring the Universe
Cosmic Dimensions from Aristarchus to Halley
Häftad, 1986
602 kr
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Measuring the Universe is the first history of the evolution of cosmic dimensions, from the work of Eratosthenes and Aristarchus in the third century B.C. to the efforts of Edmond Halley (1656--1742). "Van Helden's authoritative treatment is concise and informative; he refers to numerous sources of …
Measuring the Universe
Cosmic Dimensions from Aristarchus to Halley
E-bok, 2010
644 kr
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Measuring the Universe is the first history of the evolution of cosmic dimensions, from the work of Eratosthenes and Aristarchus in the third century B.C. to the efforts of Edmond Halley (1656—1742). "Van Helden''s authoritative treatment is concise and informative; he refers to numerous sources of …
Invention of the Telescope
Transactions, American Philosophical Society (vol. 67, Part 4)
Häftad, 2008
445 kr
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Changing Image of the Sciences
Av Ida H. Stamhuis, Teun Koetsier m. fl.
Inbunden, 2002
1095 kr
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The theme of this book was chosen because of the great concern with the worldwide decreasing interest in the natural sciences. The image of these sciences as dull, uninspiring, masculine, environmentally unfriendly and very technical was mentioned as an important reason. Historical context would …
Julian Huxley
Biologist and Statesman of Science
Av Texas A&M University Press, C. Kenneth Waters m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
351 kr
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A member of the distinguished British Huxley family, Julian Huxley (1887-1975) was a man of many talents and enormous energy. At the beginning of his career, he founded the biology department at Rice Institute, where he taught for three years before going on to achieve eminence as a biologist, …
Changing Image of the Sciences
Av Albert Van Helden, Cornelis De Pater m. fl.
E-bok, 2012
1470 kr
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The title of our book would lead the reader to believe that in speaking ofthe chang ing image of the sciences, we are taking for granted the multiplicity of sciences, as these are practiced, for instance, in modern universities. That was, of course, not always the case. Although we can point to …
Changing Image of the Sciences
Av Ida H. Stamhuis, Teun Koetsier m. fl.
Häftad, 2012
1130 kr
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The title of our book would lead the reader to believe that in speaking ofthe chang ing image of the sciences, we are taking for granted the multiplicity of sciences, as these are practiced, for instance, in modern universities. That was, of course, not always the case. Although we can point to …
Instruments
Av Albert Van Helden, Thomas L. Hankins
Häftad, 1994
290 kr
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Through the ages, scientific instruments have been used not only to advance understanding, but also to advance careers, dazzle audiences and impose standards. These 11 essays take stock of the philosophy of instrumentation and the impact of new instruments in both the physical and life sciences, …
