Stamps from many countries which have commemorated the life and work of mathematicians are cited. Brief biographical sketches of these mathematicians are given, and catalog numbers for almost 40 stamps are noted. (DT)

Presents the two positions of the geological debate, as presented in 1796, between the Wernerians (uniformitarians) and the Huttonians (catastrophic supporters). Presentations stress importance of earth heat, the origin of granite and basalt, and the cyclic theme of Hutton's earth. (RR)

Cultural and social aspects of science and its relation to society are discussed. (Author/AL)

College physics textbooks emphasize the conclusions of research at the expense of the context of inquiry in physics. The latter should be given specific consideration in at least one of the student's physics courses. An excellent focus for this consideration would be the process of theory evaluation as indicated in this paper. (Author/TS)

Purpose is to show the ingenuity of Maxwell in the use of models and their significance to the developing theory of electromagnetic radiation. Five original papers are reviewed. (Author/TS)

Outlines scientific history and the gradual understanding of the evolving universe; speculates on the "purpose" of the world and man's role in it. (AL)

Advocates the study of the history of science as a means of relating science to other academic fields. Discusses the limitations of the case history approach. Suggests introductory science courses coupled with a history of science course. Indicates how a unit on the historyof genetics could fit into a history of science course and relate to an…

Certain terminological inconsistencies in the teaching of optical theory at the elementary level are traced back to Newton who derived them from Euclidean geometrical optics. Discusses this terminological ambiguity which influenced later textbooks. (LS)