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Pioneers of Color Science
Renzo . Ed(S): Shamey
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Description for Pioneers of Color Science
Hardback. Editor(s): Shamey, Renzo. Num Pages: 275 pages, 125 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development of color science, told through the stories of more than 90 of the most prominent figures in the field and their contributions.
The text comprises an extensive set of biographical essays about pioneering scientists in the field of color science, describing their most significant achievements and explaining how their findings influenced the general understanding of color. Grouped by historical period, each part is prefaced with a short introduction that sets the essays into context and helps the reader appreciate the background and the importance of the contributions made.
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development of color science, told through the stories of more than 90 of the most prominent figures in the field and their contributions.
The text comprises an extensive set of biographical essays about pioneering scientists in the field of color science, describing their most significant achievements and explaining how their findings influenced the general understanding of color. Grouped by historical period, each part is prefaced with a short introduction that sets the essays into context and helps the reader appreciate the background and the importance of the contributions made.
Beginning with ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
Number of Pages
431
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319308098
SKU
V9783319308098
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About Renzo . Ed(S): Shamey
Renzo Shamey is a professor of color science and technology and leads the Color Science and Imaging Laboratory at North Carolina State University. He is a Fellow of the Society of Dyers and Colourists, NC State University Faculty Scholar, an honorary professor at Tianjin Polytechnic University (China), a member of the Board of Directors of Inter-Society Color Council, and AATCC ... Read more
Reviews for Pioneers of Color Science
“Pioneers of Color Science offers an informative sourcebook not only for general research but also for educators wanting to augment their lectures and courses with brief biographical an background information. While developments in color science to about 1900 are well documented, both here and elsewhere, its chronology proves particularly useful for tracking developments since then. … this first edition will ... Read more