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On Understanding Science, An Historical Approach by Conant, James Bryant (Harvard University President, author and with new Foreword by) - 1952

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On Understanding Science, An Historical Approach by Conant, James Bryant (Harvard University President, author and with new Foreword by) - 1952

On Understanding Science, An Historical Approach

by Conant, James Bryant (Harvard University President, author and with new Foreword by)

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New York.: A Mentor Book / New American Library., 1952. 2nd printing, Mentor.. Mass-market paperback. Very good.. 1 Mass-market paperback. Illustrated cover w/ microscope. 144 p. 18 cm. B&W diagrams. Subtitle: "A Famous Scientist Explains Science and its Role Today". Contents: Scientific Education of the Layman; Illustrations from 17th century, Touching the Spring of the Air; Illustrations from the 18th century, Electricity and Combustion; Certain Principles of the Tactics and Strategy of Science.
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  • Edition 2nd printing, Mentor.
  • Binding Paperback
  • Publisher A Mentor Book / New American Library.
  • Place of Publication New York.
  • Date Published 1952
  • Keywords Scientific Education of the Layman|17th century|18th century|Electricity and Combustion|Tactics and Strategy of Science

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On Understanding Science, An Historical Approach

by Conant, James Bryant (Harvard University President, author and with new Foreword by)

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Used - Very good. Light reading surface wear. Minor top page block soiling. Smooth spine; nice covers.
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New York.: New American Library / A Mentor Book., 1951. First edition. 1st printing, stated. Mentor M68. 35c cover price. Mass-market paperback. Very good. Light reading surface wear. Minor top page block soiling. Smooth spine; nice covers.. 1 Cover, glossy illustration w/ protective sealer; microscope144 p. 18 cm. Pen&Ink line art. Illustrations. Subtitle: "A Famous Scientist Explains Science and its Role Today". Based on a series of lectures the author presented at Yale University. His explanations were lucid regarding the importance of science in modern life. Earlier, during World War II, Conant chaired the National Defense Research Committee. Its focus was on the atomic bomb. Back cover portrait of Conant is a B&W photo portrait, enhanced artistically. Chapter Notes with Bibliography; Index.
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