American Science in the Age of Jackson (History of American Science and Technology)

Shows how American scientists emerged from a disorganized group of amateurs into a professional body sharing a common orientation and common goals In this first effort to define an American scientific community, originally published in 1968, George Daniels has chosen for special study the 56 scientists most published in the 16 scientific journals identified as “national” during the period 1815 to 1845. In this reprint edition, with a new preface and introduction, Daniels shows how American scientists emerged from a disorganized group of amateurs into a professional body sharing a common orientation and common goals. In this attempt to define an American scientific community, the author shows how American scientists emerged from a disorganised group of amateurs, into a professional body sharing a common orientation and goals. He has chosen for study 56 scientists most published between 1815 and 1845. George H. Daniels. Originally Published: New York : Columbia University Press, 1968. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [233]-276) And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.