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  • Education of American research astronomers, 1876-1941

    Creator:
    Hall, Robert Dale, 1947-
    Abstract:
    The education (particularly graduate education) of Americans who were active in astronomical research between 1876 and 1941 is assessed for its effectiveness in preparing the astronomers for careers in research. This period contains three dynamic changes: the growth of American astronomy in becoming the world's leading community of astronomers, the...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • The Development of Astronomy in the United States Prior to 1900

    Creator:
    Harburg, William A.
    Abstract:
    From the earliest English colonization to the present day, there has been interest in astronomy in this country. The purpose of this thesis is to show how the science of astronomy developed in America from the earliest observations by educated colonists using imported instruments and publishing in European journals, to...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    clock maker, David Rittenhouse (1732-1796), a leading member of the Society.31 Rittenhouse built a log

  • History and analysis of the creation research society

    Creator:
    Elliott, William E.
    Abstract:
    The resurgence of creationism the past few years has been led by advocates of recent-creationism. These individuals, a minority among creationists in general, argue that the entire universe was created approximately 10,000 years ago in one six-day period of time. Recent-creationists support their position by appealing to the Genesis account...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    wife, Diane, and my sons, David and Michael. My thanks to all of you. TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Ionizing radiation and its chemical effects : a historical study of chemical dosimetry (1902-1962)

    Creator:
    Chorzempa, Mary André, Sister
    Abstract:
    Chemical dosimetry developed in response to needs created by developments in the field of high-energy radiation. Shortly after the discovery of X-rays in 1895 and of radioactivity in 1896, the deleterious effects of ionizing radiation were recognized. To guard against the injurious effects of radiation in medical application, dose-measuring methods...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation