Proposes a new component in the analysis of a scientific work, which depends on certain thematic elements which underlie scientific endeavor and provide science with what constant identity it has. This "thematic analysis" allows the historian of science to view past science along another dimension. (MLH)

Describes the rich traditions of Native American Peoples and gives brief examples of their contributions to science, engineering and medicine. In addition, a need for interdisciplinary research in this area is enunciated. (BR)

Presents a few pertinent facts related to contrasting conditions in Mendel's experiment. The lack of emphasis regarding normal vs abnormal conditions or the origins of the abnormal type is questioned. Suggested contrasts are given. (EB)

The Director of Civil Works, U. S. Corps of Engineers, presents thoughts to aid in answering questions related to the relationship between community action and great works, between community action and civilization, and the implications of these relationships for those we train. (GS)

Briefly mentions pre-19th century ideas and discusses the contributions of Mohr, Seguin, Mayer, Grove, Colding, Joule and Helmholtz and the controversies regarding priority including Tyndall's involvement in one of them. Mentions the tension between philosophical and practical modes of thought in 19th century science. Includes portraits. (GH)

Areas of discussion are the history of tides, the forces which exert an influence upon the earth's tides, the behavior of tides as modified by terrestrial features, "freak" behavior of tides, the marine life which inhabits tidal areas, the manner in which tides have helped to shape the course of history, how tides affect our lives on a…

This historical study traces in detail the gradual change in point of view in nineteenth century geology textbooks from religious fundamentalism to secularism. Scientific progress is identified as a major factor in bringing about this change. In the early decades of the nineteenth century authors stressed that geology was in accord with Christian…

This paper provides an historical account of the development of the International System of Units (SI), a complete listing of these units, and rules concerning their use and proper abbreviation. Ambiguities concerning the use of the system are explained. Appendices contain conversion factors for U.S. - British to SI units along with several…

The history of the discovery, isolation, characterization, production and use of argon, krypton, xenon, helium, and radon is followed by an account of early attempts to react them with other elements. The use of the electron shell theory of valence to explain their inertness and the reactions of chemists to the production of xenon compounds is…

This volume lists about 2,700 articles, some with annotations, selected from 50 English-language periodicals concerning science, technology, and public policy. Articles included were published between 1946 and 1967. The volume contains the following sections: Information Sources and Services; Philosophy of Science and Technology; Science;…

The purpose of this study is to present a philosophical foundation for science education which will be broad enough to provide a basis for discussion of value questions in the science classroom. The philosophy of science and the philosophy of religion of John Dewey, Alfred North Whitehead and William Temple were compared in the areas of…

Holography is a process which numbers among its many applications the creation of holograms--unique three dimensional photographs that show spatial relations and shifts just as they exist in reality. This book recounts the history of holography, tracing its development from Euclid's theory of light rays through Huygens' theory of wave motion to…

This periodical presents a summary of the Viking Mission to Mars, a listing of Skylab science films with the address for additional information; a schedule of exhibits at National Aeronautics and Space Administration visitor centers; space shuttle news; announcements of International Science Fair Awards; and an annotated bibliography of meteorites…

Discusses the importance of teaching how scientific thought has progressed through the use of historical studies. (MLH)