Ian Clunies Ross: A Biography

Ian Clunies Ross: A Biography

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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.


Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings

Marjory Collard O'Dea's Ian Clunies Ross: A Biography chronicles the remarkable life of a pivotal figure in Australian science. This compelling narrative details Ross's journey from a distinguished veterinary scientist to a visionary leader who shaped the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The book uncovers his profound influence on national scientific policy and his tireless advocacy for research and innovation. O'Dea presents a comprehensive portrait of a man whose dedication profoundly impacted Australia's scientific landscape and agricultural development. It illustrates the challenges and triumphs of a public intellectual committed to advancing knowledge for the greater good.

Author: Marjory Collard O'Dea
Format: Hardback
Published: 1997, Melbourne, Hyland House

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Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings

Marjory Collard O'Dea's Ian Clunies Ross: A Biography chronicles the remarkable life of a pivotal figure in Australian science. This compelling narrative details Ross's journey from a distinguished veterinary scientist to a visionary leader who shaped the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The book uncovers his profound influence on national scientific policy and his tireless advocacy for research and innovation. O'Dea presents a comprehensive portrait of a man whose dedication profoundly impacted Australia's scientific landscape and agricultural development. It illustrates the challenges and triumphs of a public intellectual committed to advancing knowledge for the greater good.