Isbn: 9781331239710 - transactions of the wisconsin academy of sciences, arts, and letters: 1870-2 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book gives a comprehensive account of the founding, debates, and achievements of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, a renowned organization established in the late 19th century to advance scientific thought in the state. The author's meticulous research draws on primary sources and historical records to weave a rich narrative that traces the Academy's evolution. The book places the Academy's founding within the broader context of the scientific and cultural awakening that swept the United States in the 19th century. It illuminates the intellectual ferment of the time and the widespread belief in the power of scientific inquiry to solve social and economic problems. Through detailed accounts of the Academy's meetings, publications, and initiatives, the author demonstrates its profound impact on the development of science in the state. The book offers insights into the Academy's role in fostering collaboration among scientists, promoting public understanding of science, and establishing Wisconsin as a hub of scientific discourse. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…