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Trefil (physics, George Mason U.) and Hazen (writer and historian) tell the story of Andrew Carnegie...
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Trefil (physics, George Mason U.) and Hazen (writer and historian) tell the story of Andrew Carnegie, who built a fortune in industrial America and then turned his energy to giving it away. They chronicle the groundbreaking work accomplished by the various Carnegie departments, tracing their growth and change as the frontiers of science expanded over the years, as well as his influence on 20th-century science funding, the Institution's early support of ecology and archeology, and its role in building the world's leading astronomical observatories. They also offer glimpses into the lives of various leaders and innovators in the field of science. Extensively illustrated with historical color and b&w photographs and drawings. Oversize: 10x12
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