Appropriating the Weather by Robert Marc Friedman
Friedman analyzes the revolution in the theory and practice of meteorology initiated by Vilhelm Bjerknes and his...Robert Marc Friedman has written a lucid and engaging narrative of the career of Vilhelm Bjerknes and his 'Bergen' school of meteorology, originators of the concept of the weather frontFriedman has skillfully woven together early twentieth-century meteorology with contemporary developments in agriculture, fishery, warfare, and communications. The result is a significant contribution to the history of science and will hold the interest of anyone concerned with the role of science in modern society.
* American Historical Review *The history of modern meteorology has been shaped by a few brilliant individuals, whose enormous contributions set conditions for permanent progress. Robert Marc Friedman's book is a serious and substantial contribution to the documentation of this history.
* American Meteorological Society *In this very thoughtful and extremely well-researched and well-written book, Robert Marc Friedman relates the story of Vilhelm Bjerknes's switch to geophysical studies and his subsequent development of scientific study of the weather into a persuasive new professional discipline.
* Isis *Professor emeritus at University of Oslo and Tetelman Fellow, Jonathan Edwards College, Yale University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801481604 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801481600 |
| Title | Appropriating the Weather |
| Author | Robert Marc Friedman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornell University Press |
| Year published | 1993-09-03 |
| Number of pages | 280 |
| Prizes | Winner of Jehuda Neumann Memorial Prize for History 1994 (United States), Winner of Louis J. Battan Author's Award 1994 (United States) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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