• ISBN13: 9781475714746
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Springer
• Publisher Imprint: Springer
• Publication Date: June 22, 2013
• Pages: 607
• Original Price: EUR 49.99
• Language: English
• Edition: Softcover Repri
• Item Weight: 1051 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Life Sciences / General

The Symposium "Symmetries in Science II" was held at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, during the period March 24-26, 1986, following the Einstein Centennial Symposium "Symmetries in Science" after a lapse of seven years. As it was the case for the original Symposium, the 1986 Symposium was truly interdisciplinary and truly international. I wish to thank all participants who made the. effort to come to Carbondale, Illinois, from allover the world. At this point I also wish to express my sincere thanks to Dr. Albert Somit, President of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and Dr. John C. Guyon, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Their generous support and encouragement was instrumental in getting the Symposium organized. In addition I wish to thank Associate Vice President Charles B. Klasek, Dr. Russell R. Dutcher, Dean of the College of Science, John H. Yopp, Associate Dean, College of Science, Dr. Subir K. Bose, Chairman of the Physics Department, Dr. James Tyrrell, Chairman of the Chemistry Department, Dr. Jared H. Dorn, Director of International Programs and Services, Dr. Rhonda Jo Vinson, Director of International and Economic Development, Dr. Tommy T. Dunagan, Vice President of Sigma Xi at Southern Illinois University, Dr. George Garoian, Professor of Zoology, Dr. Ann Phillippi, Assistant Professor of Zoology and Dr. Linda R. Gannon, Coordinator of Women's Studies, for their support and assistance.