The Scientific Monthly, Vol. 14 (Classic Reprint): January-June, 1922: January-June, 1922 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Insights into the progress of science from a 1922 vantage point. This issue of The Scientific Monthly collects concise reports, commentaries, and sketches that illuminate how science shaped society in the early 20th century. From the planning and architecture of a new National Academy of Sciences building to the people who advance discovery, the pages offer a snapshot of the era’s curiosity and method.

The magazine presents a mix of news, historical notes, and short features. Readers will encounter updates on major scientific institutions, milestones in research, and portraits of notable scientists. The tone is informative and accessible, aiming to connect laboratory work with public life and policy.

• An in-depth look at the planned National Academy of Sciences building in Washington, including design, facilities, and the role of science in public life.


• Profiles and awards highlighting contributions to geology, meteorites, paleontology, and physiology, with context on how these fields evolved.


• Discussions of education and international exchange, including observations on medical education in Japan and China’s place in the modernization of science.


• A curio on the history of mathematics, featuring a famous title-page related to the squaring of the circle and its teaching legacy.

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