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'Climate is a rather elusive entity,' wrote Helmut Landsberg in 1950 as he sorted through some twenty competing definitions. This volume of Osiris delves into that elusiveness, looking at the question of what 'climate' means from a historical perspective. In reaching back to the Greeks - who give the volume its title - it seeks to break the term free from its current exclusive association with atmospheric sciences in order to explore the term's long history of broader usage, in medical, geographical, agricultural, racial, and other contexts.
James E. Fleming is professor of science, technology, and society at Colby College. Vladimir Jankovic is a faculty member at the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at the University of Manchester.
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Librería: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Near Fine. 270 pages. Volume 26 in the Second Series of Osiris, "A Research Journal Devoted to the History of Science and Its Cultural Influences." Includes articles by Deborah Coen, Brant Vogel, Adrian Howkins, Samuel Randalls, Mike Hulme, Matthias Dorries, Georgina Endfield, and others.; 6 3/4 x 10". Nº de ref. del artículo: 86919
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Librería: Mythos Center Books, Frontenac, MN, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: As New. University of Chicago Press, 2011, Clean, unmarked copy. Volume 26 of the Osiris Research Journal. From the library of Prof. Roger Stuewer, historian of physics, UMN. Nº de ref. del artículo: 13723
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Librería: Ammareal, Morangis, Francia
Softcover. Condición: Très bon. Ancien livre de bibliothèque. Salissures sur la tranche. Edition 2011. Tome 26. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Former library book. Stains on the edge. Edition 2011. Volume 26. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations. Nº de ref. del artículo: E-867-036
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Librería: Iridium_Books, DH, SE, España
PAPERBACK. Condición: Good. 0226253376. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780226253374
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