To foster the spirit of professionalism : Southern scientists and state academies of science / Nancy Smith Midgette.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Midgette, Nancy Smith, 1948-

Series:

History of American science and technology series

History of American science and technology series.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Southern States--Societies, etc--History.

Science.

Science--Southern States--History.

Research institutes--Southern States--History.

Research institutes.

Research--Southern States--History.

Research.

History.

Southern States.

Physical Description:

viii, 238 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Tuscaloosa : University of Alabama Press, [1991]

Summary:

"A welcome contribution to the history of science in the South during the period since the Civil War. . . . By considering the academies in the larger context of scientific professionalism, South and North, Midgette has produced a surprisingly wide-ranging and informative study. This is overall a judicious and carefully researched work. The writing is straightforward and admirably clear, while the topic is effectively organized and presented. The book is a commendably original addition to local and regional history as well as history of American Science." -- Journal of American History -- "Midgette's study is thorough and well organized and should be consulted by anyone interested in American science and American higher education." -- Florida Historical Quarterly -- "A very useful survey." --Choice

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0817305491

OCLC:

23144094