Reviews for Nathaniel Southgate Shaler and the Culture of American Science

The average rating for Nathaniel Southgate Shaler and the Culture of American Science based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2010-08-24 00:00:00 Kumar Srinivas An interesting collection of essays mostly about the history of technology and management in Drucker's time. A lot of what he says with regard to that role seems to have happened, in particular in the relation between employees and upper management, and the psychology of communication in the enterprise. He has a standard view with regards to technology v.s science, that the one preceded the other up into the 19th century when science became the driver and led to the big research laboratories in 20th century corporations. The necessities of daily life, Wars against nation and a shift in the perception that technology could solve all problems all led in the 2nd half of the 19th century to the explosive technological revolution. I found no heresies in his historical views though these short essays don't delve in too many details, often stay at the general level and can feel underwhelming sometimes. His first 2 essays on "information communication and understanding" and "management new role" were quite satisfying.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-08-24 00:00:00 Anthony Sanjurjo I have been enjoying Wollheim's anthologies immensely, albeit a mite tardily. He has attracted the best writers in science fiction. The short stories are generally top of the line, future Hugo and Nebula Award winners. If you're reading this, and haven't read this book, I highly recommend it. Reading time is precious, and I wish I had more, especially when I find a book like this that I can hardly put down.