New York scientific : a culture of inquiry, knowledge, and learning /

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 kno...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Hargittai, István (Author), Hargittai, Magdolna (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford : Oxford University Press (GBP), 2017.
Subjects:	Science > New York (State) > New York. Science > Popular works. Sciences > New York (État) > New York. Sciences > Ouvrages de vulgarisation. SCIENCE > History. Science New York (State) > New York Electronic books. Popular works
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Cover; Contents; 1 Explorers and Naturalists; 2 Scientists and Innovators; 3 Learning; 4 Aiming Higher in Education; 5 City of Medicine; 6 The Rockefeller University; 7 Columbia University; 8 Roaming the Streets; Selected Bibliography; Index; Index of Artists and Architects; Also by the Authors.