Description
About the Author
Theresa Levitt held the McDonnell-Barksdale Chair of History of Science at the University of Mississippi and is associate professor of history there. A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she has a master's degree in history from Iowa State University and a PhD from Harvard University. She was the recipient of a National Science Foundation grant and a Fulbright IIE Graduate Research Fellowship, among other honors. She is the author of numerous articles and papers on a variety of scientific subjects.
Reviews
"Levitt's detailed history is worth ploughing through to see how important scientists and engineers have been in saving sailors' lives." -- Nature
"An excellent book and a joy to read." -- The Wall Street Journal
"...this books is expertly researched as well as skillfully written...a thoroughly enjoyable read..." -- World Lighthouse Society
"A splendid read." -- The Tablet
Book Information
ISBN 9780393350890
Author Theresa Levitt
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 223g
Dimensions(mm) 211mm * 140mm * 18mm