The Scientific Monthly, October to December, 1915

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Cattell, James McKeen, 1860-1944

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Scientific Monthly, October to December, 1915" edited by J. McKeen Cattell is a scientific publication compiled in the early 20th century. The volume includes various articles discussing topics such as astronomy, natural science, and social issues, reflecting the era's growing interest in scientific discovery and technological advancement. The beginning of this volume introduces several in-depth articles, most notably, "The Evolution of the Stars and the Formation of the Earth" by Dr. William Wallace Campbell, who explores the principles of spectroscopy to analyze the stellar universe. He explains how this scientific method allows astronomers to deduce the chemical compositions of stars, illustrating his points with comparisons and examples from celestial phenomena. Another article provides insight into Fijian society, discussing its intricate social structures and cultural practices, emphasizing the differences between their communal lifestyle and Western individualism. This opening portion sets the stage for a rich exploration of scientific thought and cultural observations relevant to the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 1997-07-01