Exploring the Secrets of the Aurora
Syun-Ichi Akasofu
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Description for Exploring the Secrets of the Aurora
Paperback. The Aurora offers plenty of scientific data to explain. This work describes the progress made in auroral science and magnetospheric physics by providing examples of ideas, controversies, struggles, acceptance, and success. It tells the history of pre-space age solar-terrestrial relations. It also includes full-color photos of the aurora. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 323 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 504.
Prominent progress in science is inevitably associated with controversies. Thus, young researchers, in particular, have to learn how to persevere during the period of controversy and struggle for acceptance. Unfortunately, the skills needed are not taught in textbooks or monographs, which mostly describe the consensus of contemporary experts.
This book, which is based on my own experiences as a scientist, describes the history of the progress made in auroral science and magnetospheric physics by providing examples of ideas, controversies, struggles, acceptance, and success in some instances.
Although no general methodology (if any exists) is mentioned, I hope that the reader ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
323
Condition
New
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387450940
SKU
V9780387450940
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99-15
Reviews for Exploring the Secrets of the Aurora
From the reviews of the second edition: "Probably the book's most valuable contribution to the history of space physics is precisely the narration of the discovery of substorms.
-The book has special features.
-Akasofu's coverage of the history of pre-space age solar-terrestrial relations is the most comprehensive among books on the subject known to me.
-It is a unique mix of ... Read more
-The book has special features.
-Akasofu's coverage of the history of pre-space age solar-terrestrial relations is the most comprehensive among books on the subject known to me.
-It is a unique mix of ... Read more