The Coming of Materials Science

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Material Science, Engineering, Mechanical
Cover of the book The Coming of Materials Science by , Elsevier Science
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9780080529424
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication: March 16, 2001
Imprint: Pergamon Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780080529424
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication: March 16, 2001
Imprint: Pergamon
Language: English
The Coming of Materials Science both covers the discipline of materials science, and draws an impressionistic map of the present state of the subject.

The first chapter examines the emergence of the materials science concept, in both academe and industry. The second and third chapters delve back into the prehistory of materials science, examining the growth of such concepts as atoms, crystals and thermodynamics, and also examine the evolution of a number of neighbouring disciplines, to see what helpful parallels might emerge.

The book contains numerous literature references. Many refer to the earliest key papers and books, while others are to sources, often books, offering a view of the present state of a topic. Early references are to the past but as the book continues, it brings the reader up to date with more recent sources.

The author, Professor Robert Cahn FRS, has striven to be critical about the history of the discipline of materials science and to draw general conclusions about scientific practice from what he has discovered about the evolution of materials science. Further issues that the book highlights include: What is a scientific discipline? How do disciplines merge and differentiate? Can a discipline also be interdisciplinary? Is materials science a real discipline? A large range of themes is presented in the book and readers are invited to interact with the author if they reach alternative conclusions. This book is not just for reading and reference, but exists to stimulate thought and provoke discussion as well.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
The Coming of Materials Science both covers the discipline of materials science, and draws an impressionistic map of the present state of the subject.

The first chapter examines the emergence of the materials science concept, in both academe and industry. The second and third chapters delve back into the prehistory of materials science, examining the growth of such concepts as atoms, crystals and thermodynamics, and also examine the evolution of a number of neighbouring disciplines, to see what helpful parallels might emerge.

The book contains numerous literature references. Many refer to the earliest key papers and books, while others are to sources, often books, offering a view of the present state of a topic. Early references are to the past but as the book continues, it brings the reader up to date with more recent sources.

The author, Professor Robert Cahn FRS, has striven to be critical about the history of the discipline of materials science and to draw general conclusions about scientific practice from what he has discovered about the evolution of materials science. Further issues that the book highlights include: What is a scientific discipline? How do disciplines merge and differentiate? Can a discipline also be interdisciplinary? Is materials science a real discipline? A large range of themes is presented in the book and readers are invited to interact with the author if they reach alternative conclusions. This book is not just for reading and reference, but exists to stimulate thought and provoke discussion as well.

More books from Elsevier Science

Cover of the book Human Memory by
Cover of the book Wireless Sensor Networks by
Cover of the book Vibrational Spectroscopy for Plant Varieties and Cultivars Characterization by
Cover of the book Coulson and Richardson’s Chemical Engineering by
Cover of the book Advances in Independent Component Analysis and Learning Machines by
Cover of the book Healthcare Technology Management Systems by
Cover of the book Freshwater Ecology by
Cover of the book Developing the Global Bioeconomy by
Cover of the book Production and Management of Beverages by
Cover of the book Back to Basics in Physiology by
Cover of the book Nanotechnology-Based Approaches for Targeting and Delivery of Drugs and Genes by
Cover of the book Evidence-Based Climate Science by
Cover of the book Demystifying Mixed Signal Test Methods by
Cover of the book Managing Archives by
Cover of the book Advances in Genetics by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy