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This book draws upon a wealth of archival material to present the life and achievements of Pietro Blaserna, a “gentleman scientist” whose greatest legacy is considered to be the Institute of Physics on the Via Panisperna in Rome, of which he was the creator and first director. Both in this role and as President of the Accademia dei Lincei, Blaserna contributed enormously in establishing a sound institutional base for the further development of physics in Italy. Starting from an accurate historical reconstruction of the scientific, social, and political context, the author presents the different phases of Pietro Blaserna’s life and career. As a multifaceted intellectual and a scientist ...
How many of us can say we know the caves of Monte Cucco? Their beauty is so captivating for its now over a hundred year history of reinterpretations and explorations. Reading this book one has the feeling of flying with a hang glider, which rises quickly above the Cucco, its valley and its villages, capturing the decidedly unique and unrepeatable overall spatial vision: from Cucco to Chiascio, from Monte to Piano , from inside to outside, from yesterday to today.
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A fascinating analysis of the work of notable women by national group, giving thorough data comparing the contributions of women in choice fields. Among the women presented are more than a few colorful personalities representative of the entire social scale, from a royal princess to the daughter of a Paris slum shopkeeper. Researchers in the field of women's history and science history will find this indexed volume a valuable resource.
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