The present anthology, edited by Marcel Herbst, is partially based on a conference, held in 2009, to reflect on the legacy of Ben-David, and contains a selection of substantially revised papers, plus four contributions specifically written for this volume. The book focuses on th…
The present anthology, edited by Marcel Herbst, is partially based on a conference, held in 2009, to reflect on the legacy of Ben-David, and contains a selection of substantially revised papers, plus four contributions specifically written for this volume. The book focuses on th…
Documents the discovery of Streptomycin, the first effective cure for tuberculosis, by Albert Schatz, a Rutgers College Ph. D. student, and his efforts to reclaim credit for his work from the department director who claimed credit for the discovery and was awarded a Nobel Prize …
Presents unique in-depth interviews with 30 influential figures who have shaped modern addiction science. Ten commentaries from leading contemporary experts interpret this material.
In 1760, the 28-year-old Mutisáunewly appointed as the personal physician of the Viceroy of the New Kingdom of Granadaáuembarked on a 48-year exploration of the natural world of northern South America. His thirst for knowledge led Mutis to study the region's flora, become a prof…
A dramatic study of a new species of scientific revolution, this book combines a detailed ethnography of scientific thought, and in-depth account of science practiced and produced, a history of one branch of science as it entered the limelight, and a view of the impact of new ge…
Annotation "NINDS has been one of the most powerful motors that pulled and pushed the rise of modern neuroscience. Its history and the history of neurology and neuroscience are essentially one. Well written, and lavishly accompanied by photographs that span the last half-century…
This laudatory history recounts the creation and development of NINDS, discusses is contributions to the field, profiles its award- winning researchers, considers prospects for the future, and situates the entire story in the context of half a century's scientific advances. Rowl…
Randomised tests are carried out on us every day: by supermarkets, search engines, online dating sites, political parties and direct marketers. But how do these tests work? Are there any ethical issues? And what do they reveal about our choices? In Randomistas "The subject of th…
'Forty Studies that Changed Psychology' provides an in-depth look at studies that influenced psychological thought. It will be useful for introductory psychology, history and systems in psychology, and research methods and design courses.
