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Fernos, Rodrigo

 
9780595284245: Science Still Born: The Rise and Impact of the Pan American Scientific Congresses, 1898-1916
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ISBN 10: 0595284248 ISBN 13: 9780595284245
Editorial: iUniverse, 2003

Sinopsis

The Pan-American Scientific Congresses ushered a new scientific era in Latin America. Bringing together scientists, engineers, and medical researchers from both South and North America, they facilitated the exchange of ideas between the two regions at the beginning of the twentieth century. Nobel Prize thinkers such as Albert Michelson and others, such as Franz Boas and Elmer Sperry, were some of the participants. The study describes the latest scientific advancements being diffused in these congresses, as well as the factors affecting the adoption of such advancements. Rodrigo Fernos teaches at the University of Puerto Rico (Rio Piedras).

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Reseña del editor

The Pan-American Scientific Congresses ushered a new scientific era in Latin America. Bringing together scientists, engineers, and medical researchers from both South and North America, they facilitated the exchange of ideas between the two regions at the beginning of the twentieth century. Nobel Prize thinkers such as Albert Michelson and others, such as Franz Boas and Elmer Sperry, were some of the participants. The study describes the latest scientific advancements being diffused in these congresses, as well as the factors affecting the adoption of such advancements. Rodrigo Fernos teaches at the University of Puerto Rico (Rio Piedras).

Biografía del autor

Rodrigo Fernos studied at the University of Texas (Austin), Brandeis University, and the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis). He currently teaches at the University of Puerto Rico (Rio Piedras), and is director of the Instituto de la Ciencia y Tecnología en América Latina (www.ictal.org).

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Editorial
iUniverse
Año de publicación
2003
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0595284248
ISBN 13 
9780595284245
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
296
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