American Science in the Age of Jackson
| Author | : George H. Daniels |
| Publisher | : University of Alabama Press |
| Total Pages | : 306 |
| Release | : 1994-10-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780817307400 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0817307400 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (400 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis American Science in the Age of Jackson by : George H. Daniels
Download or read book American Science in the Age of Jackson written by George H. Daniels and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 1994-10-30 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the 56 scientists most published in the 16 scientific journals identified as national during the period 1815-1845. Daniels (history, U. of South Alabama) shows how American scientists emerged from a disorganized group of amateurs into a professional body sharing common goals. Includes biographical and bibliographical sketche of leading scientists of the time period. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
