Companion to Science in the Twentieth Century

This is the first paperback edition of this remarkable collection of essays covering the staggering scope of 20th century science in over forty essays by leading international authorities. The main sections comprise: Images of Science, Science and the Social Fabric, Research Dynamics, Science and its Practices, and Regional and National Institutions. This arrangement makes for a mutli-perspectival view covering geophysics, physics, biochemistry, biology, medicine, astronomy, mathematics, agriculture and computer science; also issues arising from these disciplines like cancer research and genetic manipulation. One major feature of science in the 20th century is the growing role of state funding, especially with respect to military research. The national essays show how science has developed in individual countries as well as across these boundaries. An indispensable handbook that can be consulted as the need arises.