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History of Science in United States

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Product details

  • ISBN 9780815307624
  • Weight: 612g
  • Dimensions: 210 x 280mm
  • Publication Date: 27 Nov 2000
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
  • Publication City/Country: US
  • Product Form: Hardback
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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.
About

Marc Rothenberg received his Ph.D. from Bryn Mawr College's Program in the History and Philosophy of Science in 1974. He has been on the staff of the Joseph henry papers Project (Smithsonian Institution Press) since 1975 and was named Editor in 1985. He is the general editor of the Garland series of encyclopedias in the history of science. Rothenberg is the author of numerous books including the two-volume History ofScience and Technology in the United States: A Criticaland Selective Bibliography (Garland, 1993). He has also authored and co-authored numerous articles in scholarly journals.