• Media type: E-Book
  • Title: New York scientific : a culture of inquiry, knowledge, and learning
  • Contributor: Hargittai, István [Author]; Hargittai, Magdolna [Author]
  • Published: Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2016
  • Issue: First edition.
  • Extent: 1 online resource; illustrations (black and white, and colour)
  • Language: English
  • DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198769873.001.0001
  • ISBN: 9780191822681
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  • Keywords: Science New York (State) New York ; Science Popular works
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  • Footnote: This edition previously issued in print: 2016. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on November 8, 2016)
  • Description: Written in an an entertaining and informative manner, this book introduces the reader to the visible memorabilia of science and scientists in all five boroughs of New York City including statues, busts, plaques, buildings, and other artifacts. In addition, it extends to some scientists and institutions currently operating in the city. It pays special attention to the role of this city in welcoming persecuted scientists and letting African-American and women scientists thrive.