George Basalla

George Basalla (born 1928 Altoona, Pennsylvania)[1] is an American historian and professor emeritus at the University of Delaware.[2]

Career
For his criticism of the Search for extraterrestrial intelligence, see Search for extraterrestrial intelligence § George Basalla.

Basalla developed a three-stage model which describes the spread of modern science in non-European nations.[3][4] He frequently collaborated with the late Owen Hannaway, a Scottish-born historian of science.

Partial bibliography

Some of Basalla's books include:[5]

  • The Evolution of Technology
  • Civilized Life in the Universe: Scientists on Intelligent Extraterrestrials
  • Victorian Science: a self-portrait from the presidential addresses of the British Association for the Advancement of Science
  • The Rise of Modern Science: Internal or External Factors?
  • The Annus Mirabilis of Sir Isaac Newton: An Exhibit of Books & Manuscripts from the History of Science Collection
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References
  1. "Search the 1940 Census". Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  2. "Emeriti Faculty - Department of History". Department of History. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
  3. "The Problems with "Colonial" Science and Technology Transfer – Idols of the Theatre". Medium. 2013-11-21. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
  4. http://faculty.rmu.edu/~short/research/science-centers/references/Bassala-G-1967.pdf
  5. "George Basalla". Goodreads. Retrieved 2017-03-02.


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