ISBN: 9780964900097 - study, measure, experiment: stories of scientific instruments at dartmouth college: dartmouth's allen king collection of scientific instruments (11 Ergebnisse)

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Hardcover. Zustand: Used-Very Good. dj. 1st. Cloth, dj. Slight shelf wear.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Cloth. Zustand: Near Fine. Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. ix, [1 blank], 271, [1 blank], [1 colophon ] pages. 4to. Publisher's cloth in dj, a new copy. Upper corner bumped. Cloth. "Study, Measure, Experiment, with its 284 illustrations and descriptions of 121 scientific instruments, is an archaeological journey that tells the story of these artifacts discovered in their original contexts. It will be of interest to historians, curators, collectors, dealers and those who are simply curious about the apparatus used to study the natural world." (rear cover) "When carefully examined with the tools of history, the discarded instruments housed in academic storerooms can enrich our understanding of the development of scientific education and practice. Dartmouth College has a particularly rich collection of instruments and associated documents, that has now attracted the scholarly attention it deserves. This book contains insightful accounts and photographs of over 100 instruments covering a time range over two hundred and thirty years, and sets a standard that scholars in other institutions will want to emulate." (Deborah Jean Warner, Curator, Physical Sciences Collection, National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C.) NOTE: we may be able to supply multiple copies of this book - please ask if interested.…

Zustand: as new. Norwich, Vt. : Terra Nova Press, c2005. Hardcover. Dustjacket. ix,271 pp. ills., ports. Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-258) and index. - Dartmouth College boasts one of the largest collections of old scientific instruments in North America; they range from precision machines that represented the most advanced technology of their day to homemade devices produced by faculty and students. This book examines approximately 150 items from this remarkable collection to offer insights into the teaching of science and the conduct of scientific research at a leading educational institution. Though the instruments are beautifully photographed and presented, the authors do not treat them as isolated objects; rather, they stress the historical and social circumstances of the instruments' creation and use. The instruments are grouped by function, emphasizing their roles in the scientific enterprise, and they are often presented with supporting documentation, such as bills of sale, that shed light on how they were produced and consumed. The photographs often focus on details of their operation and parts, giving a dynamic rather than static sense of the objects. A substantial introductory essay places the collection in context while the descriptions of the instruments stress their design, function, and use. This beautiful book showcases an extraordinary collection and situates the objects in terms of the prevailing scientific and educational practices of their day. Condition : as new copy. ISBN 9780964900097. Keywords : HISTORY OF SCIENCE, history of science.…

Zustand: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Cloth. Zustand: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. First Edition. ix, [1 blank], 271, [1 blank], [1 colophon ] pages. 4to. Publisher's cloth in dj, a new copy. SIGNED by author Manasek on the title page. Upper corner tip bumped. Cloth. "Study, Measure, Experiment, with its 284 illustrations and descriptions of 121 scientific instruments, is an archaeological journey that tells the story of these artifacts discovered in their original contexts. It will be of interest to historians, curators, collectors, dealers and those who are simply curious about the apparatus used to study the natural world." (rear cover) "When carefully examined with the tools of history, the discarded instruments housed in academic storerooms can enrich our understanding of the development of scientific education and practice. Dartmouth College has a particularly rich collection of instruments and associated documents, that has now attracted the scholarly attention it deserves. This book contains insightful accounts and photographs of over 100 instruments covering a time range over two hundred and thirty years, and sets a standard that scholars in other institutions will want to emulate." (Deborah Jean Warner, Curator, Physical Sciences Collection, National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C.) NOTE: we may be able to supply multiple copies of this book - please ask if interested.…

Hard covers, dust jacket. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st edition. Experiments using a range of 121 scientific instruments, the earliest dating from 230 years ago, are described in this lavishly illustrated book. 271 pp. Weight: 1 Language: English.

Zustand: Used. pp. ix + 271 Illus.