Nathaniel Southgate Shaler and the Culture of American Science (History Amer Science & Technology)

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pp. 395, ” Livingstone assesses Shaler? prolific writings, including those on race, which demonstrate a typical concern to provide a ?cientific?erspective on the political questions of immigration restriction and eugenic control. IN addition, the book explores his efforts to interweave geography and history, particularly in relation to the American frontier; and his contributions to geology and geomorphology. The portrait of Shaler is completed with a review of his educational thinking and his role in establishing the American Summer School and in furthering scientific and technological education.”

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ISBN 0817303057
ISBN13 9780817303051
Number of pages 395
Original Title Nathaniel Southgate Shaler and the Culture of American Science (History Amer Science & Technology)
Published Date 1987
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Tuscaloosa
Edition First Edition
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pp. 395, ” Livingstone assesses Shaler? prolific writings, including those on race, which demonstrate a typical concern to provide a ?cientific?erspective on the political questions of immigration restriction and eugenic control. IN addition, the book explores his efforts to interweave geography and history, particularly in relation to the American frontier; and his contributions to geology and geomorphology. The portrait of Shaler is completed with a review of his educational thinking and his role in establishing the American Summer School and in furthering scientific and technological education.”

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Weight 1.1 kg