Essays on the history of scientific thought in modern Japan

"This book covers the history of physics, chemistry, and pharmacology in modern Japan, focusing on the 1920s through the early 1960s. Led by the editor's introduction, 'A Portrait of the History of Scientific Thought,' readers will soon find themselves in the middle of a complex double narrative comprising both 'the telling of history' and 'the telling of the history of history.' In the end, readers will come to understand an intricate historical aspect, made possible through such a grand and meta-appreciation"--Back cover.

Year

2016

Language

English

Series

Japan Library

Publisher

Japan Publishing Industry Foundation for Culture

Editions

1

Pages

336

ISBN

9784916055613

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