Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 78
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Abstract of Reports, Letters, Clippings, Indorsements, Resolutions, Petitions, and Requests Showing the Demand for the Topographical Work of the United States Geological Survey
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Economics
Author: United States. Superintendent of DocumentsPublisher:
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Category : Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Topographical Survey of the United States. Hearing ... on H.R. 4522
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign CommercePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Topographical Survey of the United States
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign CommercePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Government in Science
Author: Thomas G. ManningPublisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813194709
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
From its very inception in 1879 until the twentieth century, the U.S. Geological Survey was embroiled in congressional politics. These early years, Thomas G. Manning shows, heralded the complex relations of contemporary science and government. Born out of rivalry between several scientific parties, the Geological Survey was founded primarily for the advancement of mining west of the Mississippi. Its scope was soon broadened, however, and the Survey became national in character. The concept of government science was challenged by the conservative Cleveland Democrats, but its proponents succeeded in establishing the Survey as a permanent bureau in 1886. Manning traces in detail the careers of the Survey's first two directors, Clarence King and John Wesley Powell, and adds new dimensions and interpretations to their public lives. King sought to make the Survey a center for geological theory as well as practical studies. By exceeding the narrow limits of the original appropriations bill, King became vulnerable to the attacks of economy-minded congressmen and was dismissed. Powell proved a more apt political manipulator and his plans for a nationwide topographical map were salable to the public, but his unpopular western land policies almost cost him his position. Near the end of the nineteenth century, under Powell's successor, C. D. Walcott, the Survey was finally able to divorce itself from active politics and its policies were developed in a more fruitful setting.
Hearings
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign CommercePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Price List of U. S. Public Documents for Sale by the Superintendent of Documents ...
Author: United States. Superintendent of DocumentsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
The Colorado School of Mines Magazine
Author: United States Government Publications, a Monthly Catalog
Author: United States. Superintendent of DocumentsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 792
Book Description
February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index.
Catalogue of United States Public Documents
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 790
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