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Foreword, by Steven Weinberg Preface, by Laura Garwin and Tim Lincoln Chronology of twentieth-century science 1. Raymond Dart and our African origins C. K. Brain 1925 " Australopithecus a… Mehr…

Foreword, by Steven Weinberg Preface, by Laura Garwin and Tim Lincoln Chronology of twentieth-century science 1. Raymond Dart and our African origins C. K. Brain 1925 " Australopithecus africanus : the man-ape of South Africa" by Raymond A. Dart 2. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   A Century of Nature: Twenty-One Discoveries That Changed Science and the World by Steven Weinberg Many of the scientific breakthroughs of the twentieth century were first reported in the journal &quot;Nature.&quot; &quot;A Century of Nature&quot; brings together in one volume &quot;Nature&quot;&#039;s greatest hits&mdash;reproductions of seminal contributions that changed science and the world, accompanied by essays written by leading scientists (including four Nobel laureates) that provide historical context for each article, explain its insights in graceful, accessible prose, and celebrate the serendipity of discovery and the rewards of searching for needles in haystacks. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Some of these articles, such as James Chadwick's report on the discovery of the neutron, opened up entirely new fields of study. Others, like Watson and Crick's article describing the double-helix shape of DNA, provided a crucial foundation for future research. But all of them - whether on the discovery of nuclear fission, the startling observation of the hole in the ozone layer, or the first complete genome sequence of an organism - pioneered new ways of thinking and profoundly influenced society at large. Even more exciting than these groundbreaking articles are the specially written essays that accompany them. Authored by leading scientists, including four Nobel laureates, with intimate intellectual connections to the discoveries, they provide crucial historical context for each article, explain its insights, and celebrate the serendipity of discovery and the rewards of searching for needles in haystacks. Flap Many of the scientific breakthroughs of the twentieth century were first reported in the journal Nature . A Century of Nature brings together in one volume Nature 's greatest hits--reproductions of seminal contributions that changed science and the world, accompanied by essays written by leading scientists (including four Nobel laureates) that provide historical context for each article, explain its insights in graceful, accessible prose, and celebrate the serendipity of discovery and the rewards of searching for needles in haystacks. Author Biography Laura Garwin is the research director of the Bauer Center for Genomics Research at Harvard University. She was North American editor for Nature from 1996 to 2001. Tim Lincoln is the News and Views editor of Nature. Table of Contents Foreword, by Steven Weinberg Preface, by Laura Garwin and Tim Lincoln Chronology of twentieth-century science 1. Raymond Dart and our African origins C. K. Brain 1925 " Australopithecus africanus : the man-ape of South Africa" by Raymond A. Dart 2. Electrons make waves Akira Tonomura 1927 "The scattering of electrons by a single crystal of nickel" by C. Davisson and L. H. Germer 3. The atom completed Maurice Goldhaber 1932 "Possible existence of a neutron" by J. Chadwick 4. Superfluidity: a new state of matter Allan Griffin 1938 "Viscosity of liquid helium below the -point" by P. Kapitza 5. From nuclear physics to nuclear weapons Joseph Rotblat 1939 "Disintegration of uranium by neutrons: a new type of nuclear reaction" by Lise Meitner and O. R. Frisch 6. The double helix Sydney Brenner 1953 "A structure for deoxyribose nucleic acid" by J. D. Watson and F. H. C. Crick 7. Dawn of structural biology Gregory A. Petsko 1958 "A three-dimensional model of the myoglobin molecule obtained by X-ray analysis" by J. C. Kendrew, G. Bodo, H. M. Dintzis, R. G. Parrish, H. Wyckoff, and D. C. Phillips 8. The first laser Charles H. Townes 1960 "Stimulated optical radiation in ruby" by T. H. Maiman 9. The quasar enigma Malcolm Longair 1963 "3C 273: a star-like object with large red-shift" by M. Schmidt 10. Seafloor magnetism and drifting continents Dan McKenzie 1963 "Magnetic anomalies over oceanic ridges" by F. J. Vine and D. H. Matthews 11. Stellar timekeepers Joseph H. Taylor 1968 "Observation of a rapidly pulsating radio source" by A. Hewish, S. J. Bell, J. D. H. Pilkington, P. F. Scott, and R. A. Collins 12. Viruses reverse the information flow Robin A. Weiss 1970 "RNA-dependent DNA polymerase in virions of RNA tumour viruses" by David Baltimore; "RNA-dependent DNA polymerase in virions of Rous sarcoma virus" by Howard M. Temin and Satoshi Mizutani 13. Images of body and brain Marcus E. Raichle 1973 "Image formation by induced local interactions: examples employing nuclear magnetic resonance" by P. C. Lauterbur 14. Journey to the T cell Jonathan C. Howard 1974 "Restriction of in vitro T cell-mediated cytotoxicity in lymphocytic choriomeningitis within a syngeneic or semiallogeneic system" by R. M. Zinkernagel and P. C. Doherty 15. Molecular switches for "animal electricity" Fred J. Sigworth 1976 "Single-channel currents recorded from membrane of denervated frog muscle fibres" by Erwin Neher and Bert Sakmann 16. DNA sequencing: the silent revolution Peter Little 1977 "Nucleotide sequence of bacteriophage X174 DNA" by F. Sanger, G. M. Air, B. G. Barrell, N. L. Brown, A. R. Coulson, J. C. Fiddes, C. A. Hutchison III, P. M. Slocombe, and M. Smith 17. The blueprint of animals revealed Gin Details ISBN0226284158 Publisher University of Chicago Press Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0226284158 ISBN-13 9780226284156 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 500 Illustrations Yes Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-12-31 Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Author Steven Weinberg Edited by Tim Lincoln Short Title CENTURY OF NATURE 2/E Pages 378 Series Phoenix Poets DOI 10.1604/9780226284156 UK Release Date 2003-12-01 AU Release Date 2003-12-01 NZ Release Date 2003-12-01 US Release Date 2003-12-01 Subtitle Twenty-One Discoveries that Changed Science and the World We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! 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ISBN: 9780226284156

Foreword, by Steven Weinberg Preface, by Laura Garwin and Tim Lincoln Chronology of twentieth-century science 1. Raymond Dart and our African origins C. K. Brain 1925 " Australopithecus a… Mehr…

Foreword, by Steven Weinberg Preface, by Laura Garwin and Tim Lincoln Chronology of twentieth-century science 1. Raymond Dart and our African origins C. K. Brain 1925 " Australopithecus africanus : the man-ape of South Africa" by Raymond A. Dart 2. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   A Century of Nature by Laura Garwin, Tim Lincoln Offering a firsthand chronicle of some of the most decisive moments in twentieth century science, this volume will interest anyone who wants to relive the thrill (or frustration) of scientific discovery. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Many of the scientific breakthroughs of the twentieth century were first reported in the journal Nature. A Century of Nature brings together in one volume Nature's greatest hits—reproductions of seminal contributions that changed science and the world, accompanied by essays written by leading scientists (including four Nobel laureates) that provide historical context for each article, explain its insights in graceful, accessible prose, and celebrate the serendipity of discovery and the rewards of searching for needles in haystacks. Flap Many of the scientific breakthroughs of the twentieth century were first reported in the journal Nature . A Century of Nature brings together in one volume Nature 's greatest hits--reproductions of seminal contributions that changed science and the world, accompanied by essays written by leading scientists (including four Nobel laureates) that provide historical context for each article, explain its insights in graceful, accessible prose, and celebrate the serendipity of discovery and the rewards of searching for needles in haystacks. Author Biography Laura Garwin is the research director of the Bauer Center for Genomics Research at Harvard University. She was North American editor for Nature from 1996 to 2001. Tim Lincoln is the News and Views editor of Nature. Table of Contents Foreword, by Steven Weinberg Preface, by Laura Garwin and Tim Lincoln Chronology of twentieth-century science 1. Raymond Dart and our African origins C. K. Brain 1925 " Australopithecus africanus : the man-ape of South Africa" by Raymond A. Dart 2. Electrons make waves Akira Tonomura 1927 "The scattering of electrons by a single crystal of nickel" by C. Davisson and L. H. Germer 3. The atom completed Maurice Goldhaber 1932 "Possible existence of a neutron" by J. Chadwick 4. Superfluidity: a new state of matter Allan Griffin 1938 "Viscosity of liquid helium below the -point" by P. Kapitza 5. From nuclear physics to nuclear weapons Joseph Rotblat 1939 "Disintegration of uranium by neutrons: a new type of nuclear reaction" by Lise Meitner and O. R. Frisch 6. The double helix Sydney Brenner 1953 "A structure for deoxyribose nucleic acid" by J. D. Watson and F. H. C. Crick 7. Dawn of structural biology Gregory A. Petsko 1958 "A three-dimensional model of the myoglobin molecule obtained by X-ray analysis" by J. C. Kendrew, G. Bodo, H. M. Dintzis, R. G. Parrish, H. Wyckoff, and D. C. Phillips 8. The first laser Charles H. Townes 1960 "Stimulated optical radiation in ruby" by T. H. Maiman 9. The quasar enigma Malcolm Longair 1963 "3C 273: a star-like object with large red-shift" by M. Schmidt 10. Seafloor magnetism and drifting continents Dan McKenzie 1963 "Magnetic anomalies over oceanic ridges" by F. J. Vine and D. H. Matthews 11. Stellar timekeepers Joseph H. Taylor 1968 "Observation of a rapidly pulsating radio source" by A. Hewish, S. J. Bell, J. D. H. Pilkington, P. F. Scott, and R. A. Collins 12. Viruses reverse the information flow Robin A. Weiss 1970 "RNA-dependent DNA polymerase in virions of RNA tumour viruses" by David Baltimore; "RNA-dependent DNA polymerase in virions of Rous sarcoma virus" by Howard M. Temin and Satoshi Mizutani 13. Images of body and brain Marcus E. Raichle 1973 "Image formation by induced local interactions: examples employing nuclear magnetic resonance" by P. C. Lauterbur 14. Journey to the T cell Jonathan C. Howard 1974 "Restriction of in vitro T cell-mediated cytotoxicity in lymphocytic choriomeningitis within a syngeneic or semiallogeneic system" by R. M. Zinkernagel and P. C. Doherty 15. Molecular switches for "animal electricity" Fred J. Sigworth 1976 "Single-channel currents recorded from membrane of denervated frog muscle fibres" by Erwin Neher and Bert Sakmann 16. DNA sequencing: the silent revolution Peter Little 1977 "Nucleotide sequence of bacteriophage X174 DNA" by F. Sanger, G. M. Air, B. G. Barrell, N. L. Brown, A. R. Coulson, J. C. Fiddes, C. A. Hutchison III, P. M. Slocombe, and M. Smith 17. The blueprint of animals revealed Gin Details ISBN0226284158 Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0226284158 ISBN-13 9780226284156 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 500 Illustrations Yes Year 2003 Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Edited by Tim Lincoln Short Title CENTURY OF NATURE 2/E Pages 378 Series Phoenix Poets DOI 10.1604/9780226284156 UK Release Date 2003-12-01 AU Release Date 2003-12-01 NZ Release Date 2003-12-01 US Release Date 2003-12-01 Subtitle Twenty-One Discoveries that Changed Science and the World Author Tim Lincoln Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 2003-12-01 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! 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