John William Dawson
Author | : Susan Sheets-Pyenson |
Publisher | : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 1996 |
ISBN-10 | : 077351368X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780773513686 |
Rating | : 4/5 (8X Downloads) |
Download or read book John William Dawson written by Susan Sheets-Pyenson and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 1996 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first full-length biography of John William Dawson (1820-1899), eminent scientist and principal of McGill University, Susan Sheets-Pyenson highlights the extraordinary scope of Dawson's educational and scientific career and his commitment to science, rationality, and the advancement of knowledge.