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| Title | Exploring the Secrets of the Aurora |
| Author(s) | Akasofu, Syun-Ichi |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2007. |
| Description | XXXV, 288 p. 40 illus., 20 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This new edition of Exploring the Secrets of the Aurora is based on the author's own experiences as a scientist. It describes the history of progress made in auroral science and magnetospheric physics by providing examples of ideas, controversies, struggles, acceptance, and success. Although no general methodologies are mentioned, the hope is that the reader will learn about the history of progress in auroral science and examples of dealing with the many controversies. This book aims to help young scientific researchers learn how to persevere during periods of controversy and struggles for acceptance. In this second edition, by utilizing multiple examples, Akasofu is successful in demonstrating the importance and usefulness of Synthesis. "Probably the book's most valuable contribution to the history of space physics is precisely the narration of the discovery of substorms.---The book has special features.---Akasofu's coverage of the history of pre-space age solar-terrestrial relations is the most comprehensive among books on the subject known to me.---It is a unique mix of science, history, philosophy, and exhortation." -George Siscoe, Center for Space Physics, Boston University, Boston, MA |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387450971 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
4. Astronomy???Observations
5. ASTROPHYSICS
6. ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
7. EBOOK
8. EBOOK - SPRINGER
9. GEOPHYSICS
10. Geophysics/Geodesy
11. Heavy ions
12. NUCLEAR PHYSICS
13. Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons
14. Observations, Astronomical
15. SPACE SCIENCES
16. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
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| Item Type | eBook |
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