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Awa Book Of New Zealand Science, The
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Awa Book Of New Zealand Science, The
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Rebecca Priestley
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:352 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 217,Width 146 |
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| Category/Genre | General |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780958262996
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| Classifications | Dewey:509.93 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Awa Press
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| Imprint |
Awa Press
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| Publication Date |
1 September 2008 |
| Publication Country |
New Zealand
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Description
This landmark anthology of writings about New Zealand science and by New Zealand scientists traces the development of all branches of science, from early naturalists' ramblings on flora and fauna, to geological accounts of Lake Rotomahana's famous pink and white terraces, to Rutherford splitting the atom and modern breakthroughs in nanotechnology. This book is designed for the general reader and the pieces are highly accessible.
Author Biography
Rebecca Priestley is a contributor to Te Ara, the online encyclopedia of New Zealand, and the editor of The Elegant Universe of Albert Einstein.
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