Science In Moscow: Memorials Of A Research Empire

Istvan Hargittai (Budapest Univ Of Technology & Economics, Hungary),Magdolna Hargittai (Budapest Univ Of Technology & Economics; Hungary)

Science In Moscow: Memorials Of A Research Empire
Format
Hardback
Publisher
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country
Singapore
Published
18 October 2019
Pages
404
ISBN
9789811203442

Science In Moscow: Memorials Of A Research Empire

Istvan Hargittai (Budapest Univ Of Technology & Economics, Hungary),Magdolna Hargittai (Budapest Univ Of Technology & Economics; Hungary)

‘The statuary and monuments catalogued in this impressive body of work are accompanied by descriptions of the subjects their work and achievements.'Chemistry WorldMoscow is the center of science and higher education of Russia and is also an international hub of science. There have been milestone achievements of science in Russia (and the Soviet Union), especially in the areas of physics, chemistry, mathematics, the conquest of space, various technologies and medicine. However, the scientists and inventors often created in isolation and have become less known than their discoveries would justify. At the same time, there is no other city in the world that has so many memorials honoring scientists as Moscow. There is a caveat in that political considerations have often influenced who was remembered and who was not. This book presents statues, memorial plaques, and historical buildings. Not only celebrated excellences are mentioned, but also some of the greats that perished during the years of terror. The book is full of human drama and 750 photos illustrate the narrative. Science in Moscow follows Budapest Scientific and New York Scientific and is the third in the series about memorials of scientists in great cities of the world.

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