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Are there good books that cover the history of math and mathematical science (ex. physics, chemistry, computer science) PhD programs in the Occident? My primary motivation is to figure out how the PhD system developed into what it is today.
Note: I will probably start a PhD focused on theoretical neuroscience in 1.5 years.
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Note: I will probably start a PhD focused on theoretical neuroscience in 1.5 years.
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Note: I will probably start a PhD focused on theoretical neuroscience in 1.5 years.
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Are there good books that cover the history of math and mathematical science (ex. physics, chemistry, computer science) PhD programs in the Occident? My primary motivation is to figure out how the PhD system developed into what it is today.
Note: I will probably start a PhD focused on theoretical neuroscience in 1.5 years.
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The classic reference is The History of Mathematics in Europe from the Fall of Greek Science to the Rise of the Conception of Mathematical Rigour by Sullivan (1925).
Do note that Ph.D.'s in mathematics were late arrivals in some countries. In the UK, notably, it was not until the mid-20th century that a PhD became part of the usual preparation of a university mathematician (source).
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I asked a more general variant of this question on Twitter: Might there be really good books on the history of science and technology PhD programs in the Occident? which was answered by Eli Shlizerman, who runs a lab focused on data-driven dynamical systems at the University of Washington. The History of University in Europe comes in four volumes which have pretty good ratings on goodreads:
- The Universities of Europe in the Middle Ages - Volume 1
- A History of the University in Europe: Volume 2, Universities in Early Modern Europe (1500-1800)
- A History of the University in Europe: Volume 3, Universities in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries (1800-1945)
- A History Of The University In Europe, 4 Universities Since 1945
I also found two other texts which might provide good background reading on the origins of the modern scientific research university:
- The Rise of the Research University: A Sourcebook
- Academic Charisma and the Origins of the Research University
Together, I think these texts might complement the references listed by Dr Beenakker.
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The classic reference is The History of Mathematics in Europe from the Fall of Greek Science to the Rise of the Conception of Mathematical Rigour by Sullivan (1925).
Do note that Ph.D.'s in mathematics were late arrivals in some countries. In the UK, notably, it was not until the mid-20th century that a PhD became part of the usual preparation of a university mathematician (source).
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The classic reference is The History of Mathematics in Europe from the Fall of Greek Science to the Rise of the Conception of Mathematical Rigour by Sullivan (1925).
Do note that Ph.D.'s in mathematics were late arrivals in some countries. In the UK, notably, it was not until the mid-20th century that a PhD became part of the usual preparation of a university mathematician (source).
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The classic reference is The History of Mathematics in Europe from the Fall of Greek Science to the Rise of the Conception of Mathematical Rigour by Sullivan (1925).
Do note that Ph.D.'s in mathematics were late arrivals in some countries. In the UK, notably, it was not until the mid-20th century that a PhD became part of the usual preparation of a university mathematician (source).
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The classic reference is The History of Mathematics in Europe from the Fall of Greek Science to the Rise of the Conception of Mathematical Rigour by Sullivan (1925).
Do note that Ph.D.'s in mathematics were late arrivals in some countries. In the UK, notably, it was not until the mid-20th century that a PhD became part of the usual preparation of a university mathematician (source).
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I asked a more general variant of this question on Twitter: Might there be really good books on the history of science and technology PhD programs in the Occident? which was answered by Eli Shlizerman, who runs a lab focused on data-driven dynamical systems at the University of Washington. The History of University in Europe comes in four volumes which have pretty good ratings on goodreads:
- The Universities of Europe in the Middle Ages - Volume 1
- A History of the University in Europe: Volume 2, Universities in Early Modern Europe (1500-1800)
- A History of the University in Europe: Volume 3, Universities in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries (1800-1945)
- A History Of The University In Europe, 4 Universities Since 1945
I also found two other texts which might provide good background reading on the origins of the modern scientific research university:
- The Rise of the Research University: A Sourcebook
- Academic Charisma and the Origins of the Research University
Together, I think these texts might complement the references listed by Dr Beenakker.
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I asked a more general variant of this question on Twitter: Might there be really good books on the history of science and technology PhD programs in the Occident? which was answered by Eli Shlizerman, who runs a lab focused on data-driven dynamical systems at the University of Washington. The History of University in Europe comes in four volumes which have pretty good ratings on goodreads:
- The Universities of Europe in the Middle Ages - Volume 1
- A History of the University in Europe: Volume 2, Universities in Early Modern Europe (1500-1800)
- A History of the University in Europe: Volume 3, Universities in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries (1800-1945)
- A History Of The University In Europe, 4 Universities Since 1945
I also found two other texts which might provide good background reading on the origins of the modern scientific research university:
- The Rise of the Research University: A Sourcebook
- Academic Charisma and the Origins of the Research University
Together, I think these texts might complement the references listed by Dr Beenakker.
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I asked a more general variant of this question on Twitter: Might there be really good books on the history of science and technology PhD programs in the Occident? which was answered by Eli Shlizerman, who runs a lab focused on data-driven dynamical systems at the University of Washington. The History of University in Europe comes in four volumes which have pretty good ratings on goodreads:
- The Universities of Europe in the Middle Ages - Volume 1
- A History of the University in Europe: Volume 2, Universities in Early Modern Europe (1500-1800)
- A History of the University in Europe: Volume 3, Universities in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries (1800-1945)
- A History Of The University In Europe, 4 Universities Since 1945
I also found two other texts which might provide good background reading on the origins of the modern scientific research university:
- The Rise of the Research University: A Sourcebook
- Academic Charisma and the Origins of the Research University
Together, I think these texts might complement the references listed by Dr Beenakker.
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I asked a more general variant of this question on Twitter: Might there be really good books on the history of science and technology PhD programs in the Occident? which was answered by Eli Shlizerman, who runs a lab focused on data-driven dynamical systems at the University of Washington. The History of University in Europe comes in four volumes which have pretty good ratings on goodreads:
- The Universities of Europe in the Middle Ages - Volume 1
- A History of the University in Europe: Volume 2, Universities in Early Modern Europe (1500-1800)
- A History of the University in Europe: Volume 3, Universities in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries (1800-1945)
- A History Of The University In Europe, 4 Universities Since 1945
I also found two other texts which might provide good background reading on the origins of the modern scientific research university:
- The Rise of the Research University: A Sourcebook
- Academic Charisma and the Origins of the Research University
Together, I think these texts might complement the references listed by Dr Beenakker.
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