Memoirs & Papers

Memoirs & Papers

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Ian Clunies Ross
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1961

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Torn dust jacket and yellowed pages.

This biographical work chronicles the life and significant contributions of Ian Clunies Ross, a pivotal figure in Australian science and agriculture. The book details his career as a veterinary scientist, administrator, and advocate for scientific research, particularly his instrumental role in shaping the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). It presents a comprehensive account of his influence on national policy and his dedication to advancing scientific understanding for public benefit. This insightful volume is essential reading for those interested in Australian history, scientific development, and the lives of influential public servants.

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Description

Author: Ian Clunies Ross
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1961

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Torn dust jacket and yellowed pages.

This biographical work chronicles the life and significant contributions of Ian Clunies Ross, a pivotal figure in Australian science and agriculture. The book details his career as a veterinary scientist, administrator, and advocate for scientific research, particularly his instrumental role in shaping the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). It presents a comprehensive account of his influence on national policy and his dedication to advancing scientific understanding for public benefit. This insightful volume is essential reading for those interested in Australian history, scientific development, and the lives of influential public servants.