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New York Scientific: A Culture of Inquiry, Knowledge, and Learning
Hargittai, Istvan, Hargittai, Magdolna
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Description for New York Scientific: A Culture of Inquiry, Knowledge, and Learning
Hardcover. New York city is a world center of science and the memorabilia presented introduce the reader to a culture of learning and of creating new knowledge, venues of great medicine, and a number of exceptional schools graduating world leaders in science. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 224 x 23. Weight in Grams: 622.
This book introduces the reader to the visible memorabilia of science and scientists in all the five boroughs of New York City - statues, busts, plaques, buildings, and other artifacts. In addition, it extends to some scientists and institutions currently operating in the city. New York has been known as a world center of commerce, finance, communications, transportation, and culture, but it also is a world center in science. The city is home to renowned universities and research laboratories, a museum of natural history and other museums related to science, a science academy, historical societies, botanical gardens and zoos, libraries, ... Read more
This book introduces the reader to the visible memorabilia of science and scientists in all the five boroughs of New York City - statues, busts, plaques, buildings, and other artifacts. In addition, it extends to some scientists and institutions currently operating in the city. New York has been known as a world center of commerce, finance, communications, transportation, and culture, but it also is a world center in science. The city is home to renowned universities and research laboratories, a museum of natural history and other museums related to science, a science academy, historical societies, botanical gardens and zoos, libraries, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198769873
SKU
V9780198769873
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Ref
99-99
About Hargittai, Istvan, Hargittai, Magdolna
István Hargittai is Professor Emeritus (active) at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. He is a member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the Academia Europaea (London) and foreign member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. He is Dr.h.c. of Moscow State University, the University of North Carolina, and the Russian Academy of Sciences. He is ... Read more
Reviews for New York Scientific: A Culture of Inquiry, Knowledge, and Learning
A fascinating, unique introduction to New York City for natives and visitors alike... The authors' anecdotes and descriptions provide readers with an amazing journey through New York City. The bibliography and the two thorough indexes enhance the work; these serve as excellent resources for those who wish to conduct further research about New York City and science... Recommended.
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