Solar System Astronomy in America - Communities, Patronage, and Interdisciplinary Science, 1920-1960

Klappentext This book, first published in 1996, examines how American scientists collaborated to better understand the solar system. Zusammenfassung A history of how scientists in various fields collaborated from 1920 to 1960 to better understand the solar system! this book! first published in 1996! examines such areas as the origin of comets! the nature of planets! and the significance of impact collisions on Earth's history. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of illustrations; Preface; Introduction; 1. American astronomy in the foundation era (1920-40); 2. Planetary atmospheres and military patrons (1945-55); 3. Astronomers, geochemists, and astro-chemistry (1945-55); 4. Consensus, then controversy: interdisciplinary turmoil (1950-7); 5. Astronomers and geologists: uneasy alliances (1920-60); 6. Patronage and American astronomy: turmoil and transition (1952-60); Conclusion; Appendices; List of Abbreviation; References; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Ronald E. Doel, Doel Ronald E., Doel Ronald E.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.07.2009
• EAN: 9780521115681
• ISBN: 978-0-521-11568-1
• No. of pages: 316
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); SCIENCE / History, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, History of Science, United States of America, USA, Astronomy, space & time, Solar system: the Sun and planets, Astronomy, space and time, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy