Lines Of Light: The Sources Of - Hardcover

Brand, J. C. D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 2884491627 ISBN 13: 9782884491624

Publisher: Routledge, 1995

Synopsis

In this important new work, the author provides a unique perspective on the creation of a scientific discipline. John Brand combines firsthand knowledge of the methods and procedures of spectroscopy with a careful exposition of the key technical and scientific advances that have brought dispersive spectroscopy to its present maturity. The reader meets the individuals who have contributed to this field, and learns of their trials as well as their breakthroughs. From 1800 to 1930, Brand preserves the thread of scientific thought and activity through six generations of working scientists.

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Synopsis

This work provides a perspective on the creation of a scientific discipline. The reader is led to meet the actual people who have contributed to this field and know their trials as well as breakthroughs. From 1800 to 1930, Brand preserves the thread of scientific thought and activity through six generations of working scientists.

About the Author

John C.D. Brand is professor emeritus at the University of Western Ontario.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 2884491627
• ISBN 13: 9782884491624
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 408