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- Book Title
- American Dinosaur Abroad : a Cultural History of Carnegie's Plaster Diplodocus
- Publication Name
- American Dinosaur Abroad
- Title
- American Dinosaur Abroad
- Subtitle
- A Cultural History of Carnegie's Plaster Diplodicus
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN-10
- 0822966522
- EAN
- 9780822966524
- ISBN
- 9780822966524
- Publisher
- University of Pittsburgh Press
- Genre
- Science
- Release Year
- 2021
- Release Date
- 28/03/2021
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 229mm
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Topic
- Earth Sciences / Geology, History
- Item Width
- 6in
- Number of Pages
- 360 Pages
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Explores the largely untold history of Andrew Carnegie's prized skeleton through the dissemination, reception, and agency of his plaster casts in Europe and Argentina--dynamic objects that reveal much about the social, political, cultural, and scientific context of the early twentieth century.
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Publisher
University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN-10
0822966522
ISBN-13
9780822966524
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5038710608
Product Key Features
Book Title
American Dinosaur Abroad : a Cultural History of Carnegie's Plaster Diplodocus
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Earth Sciences / Geology, History
Publication Year
2020
Genre
Science
Number of Pages
360 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Width
6in
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qe718.N54 2021
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"The story of Diplodocus is supposed to be familiar. But as revealed here by paleontological historian Ilja Nieuwland, the true story is more complex, nuanced, and interesting. His book is a crucial contribution to the sparse literature on historical paleontology and includes a vast amount of detail not previously covered elsewhere." --Darren Naish, coauthor of Dinosaurs: How They Lived and Evolved, "If anyone is doubtful of the value of casts (not fakes) to research, public understanding, experimental biomechanics, conservation and to museology generally, they should read this book. It is a great read in excellently fluid English. It is easy to take in and digest and a pleasure to consume." -- Archives of Natural History, " American Dinosaur Abroad is brisk, fascinating, and enormously informed. The topic demands a scholar of Ilja Nieuwland's skills: he knows the languages; he understands the interplay of science, culture, politics, and the press; and he understands how, in human relations, personality is always the wild card. A must read for lovers of history and ancient bones." --Tom Rea, author of Bone Wars: The Excavation and Celebrity of Andrew Carnegie's Dinosaur, "A prime example of simultaneously being highly engaging to read (and certainly accessible to a general reader), while also being a sophisticated and meticulously researched work in the history of science (utilizing collections in no less than 12 archives in six countries)." -- Centaurus, " American Dinosaur Abroad is brisk, fascinating, and enormously informed. The topic demands a scholar of Ilja Nieuwland's skills: he knows the languages; he understands the interplay of science, culture, politics, and the press; and he understands how, in human relations, personality is always the wild card. A must read for lovers of history and ancient bones." -- Tom Rea , author of Bone Wars: The Excavation and Celebrity of Andrew Carnegie's Dinosaur, "The story of Diplodocus is supposed to be familiar. But as revealed here by paleontological historian Ilja Nieuwland, the true story is more complex, nuanced, and interesting. His book is a crucial contribution to the sparse literature on historical paleontology and includes a vast amount of detail not previously covered elsewhere." -- Darren Naish , coauthor of Dinosaurs: How They Lived and Evolved, "Ilja Nieuwland has written a thoroughly researched and engaging account of the history of Diplodocus carnegii . American Dinosaur Abroad offers fascinating insight into the workings of international and national science in the early twentieth century and the growth of the iconic popularity of dinosaurs. A landmark work in the history of paleontology." -- Chris Manias , King's College London, " Diplodocus is a Jurassic icon, one of the largest and most impressive dinosaurs ever uncovered. But it is not just that. In this detailed, thoughtful exploration, Ilja Nieuwland follows the changing cultural significance of this famous dinosaur in its role as ambassador, celebrity, and scientific catalyst, revealing how a single, spectacular skeleton can spur broader changes in the process of science and appreciation for nature. Read this book and you'll never look at old bones the same way again." --Brian Switek, author of My Beloved Brontosaurus and Skeleton Keys, "Nieuwland crafts appealing portraits of the narrative's many characters, especially William J. Holland, the director of the Carnegie Museums and a lepidopterist turned self-trained paleontologist. . . . Extensive use of archives and sources in multiple languages result in thorough context for a global movement that involved much anatomical speculation and dueling expertise. Though it was not written in Nieuwland's first language, the book's prose is flawless." -- Foreword, "Ilja Nieuwland has written a thoroughly researched and engaging account of the history of Diplodocus carnegii . American Dinosaur Abroad offers fascinating insight into the workings of international and national science in the early twentieth century and the growth of the iconic popularity of dinosaurs. A landmark work in the history of paleontology." --Chris Manias, King's College London, "The book is a story of science and history, but it's also a close reading of how fossils and their replicas become tools of capitalism, power, and privilege. And it's a story that Nieuwland tells particularly well. . . . American Dinosaur Abroad offers a well-researched example of how paleontological patronage ensured the scientific, social, and commercial success of a dinosaur. It's also a fascinating window into the idiosyncratic hubris of one of America's most consequential barons." -- Pacific Standard, " Diplodocus is a Jurassic icon, one of the largest and most impressive dinosaurs ever uncovered. But it is not just that. In this detailed, thoughtful exploration, Ilja Nieuwland follows the changing cultural significance of this famous dinosaur in its role as ambassador, celebrity, and scientific catalyst, revealing how a single, spectacular skeleton can spur broader changes in the process of science and appreciation for nature. Read this book and you'll never look at old bones the same way again." -- Brian Switek , author of My Beloved Brontosaurus and Skeleton Keys
Copyright Date
2020
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2019-287336
Dewey Decimal
560.75
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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