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2002 · 29488 — Berlin Heidelberg New York .: Springer-Verlag 2002. First Edition. Boards. Very Good. First Edition. XVII 1 1-398 pages. 8vo. Pictorial boards. Ex-library Rowland Institute for Science with spine label ink stamps on several pages and textblock edges and rear library pocket. Spine is shelf leaned. Boards. Springer Series Advanced Texts Physics.<br /> <br /> "Founded in 1981 as the “last experiment†of the accomplished scientist and entrepreneur Edwin H. Land the Rowland Institute has developed a distinguished reputation for multi- and interdisciplinary research especially in evolving areas at the junction of traditional fields such as physics and biology." Harvard Gazette 2002.<br /> <br /> "The Rowland Institute at Harvard formerly the Rowland Institute for Science was founded by Edwin H. Land founder of Polaroid Corporation as a nonprofit privately endowed basic research organization in 1980. The institute merged with Harvard University on July 1 2002. The Rowland Institute is dedicated to experimental science across a wide range of disciplines. Research subjects at the institute includes chemistry physics and biology and focus on interdisciplinary work and the development of new experimental tools." Wikipedia<br /> <br /> The Rowland Institute for Science library was dismantled when the Rowland Institute moved from it's original home at 100 Edwin H Land Blvd Cambridge MA to its new home on Oxford St at Harvard. Springer-Verlag unknown