Publisher's Synopsis
Yankee Science In The Making is a book written by Dirk Jan Struik. The book is a detailed account of the history of science in America. The book covers the period from the early 18th century to the mid-20th century. The author has written the book in a narrative style, which makes it easy to read and understand.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of science in America. The first chapter covers the early development of science in America, including the role of Benjamin Franklin in the field of electricity. The second chapter covers the growth of science in the 19th century, including the work of scientists such as Louis Agassiz, Charles Darwin, and Thomas Edison.The third chapter covers the rise of American universities and the impact they had on the development of science. The fourth chapter covers the impact of World War I on science in America, including the development of radar and the Manhattan Project. The fifth chapter covers the impact of World War II on science in America, including the development of the atomic bomb and the space race.The book also includes a number of illustrations and photographs, which help to bring the history of science in America to life. Overall, Yankee Science In The Making is an informative and engaging book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
