STS 4331 - Global History of Science and Technology

(HB) (HA-AS)

Spring. 4 credits.

M. Rossiter.

Survey of the major scientific events and institutions in several foreign nations, including developing countries. Covers the period 1660 to the present and gives some attention to who in each country becomes a scientist, who rises to the top, and who emigrates. Weekly readings and a research paper.