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Established by Congress in 1901, the National Bureau of Standards, now known as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has served as the custodian and disseminator of the United States' standards of physical measurement for over a century. This comprehensive volume celebrates NIST's centennial anniversary and its profound impact on science and technology in America. Within its pages are 102 vignettes that chronicle the Institute's seminal contributions and classic publications, offering readers an engaging look at the historical context and development of pivotal scientific advancements. Published by CRC Press, this book provides both historians and technology enthusiasts with valuable insights into how standardization and measurement have shaped American innovation and industrial progress throughout the twentieth century.

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Contains 102 vignettes detailing NIST's classic publications and landmark scientific achievements throughout its first century of operation.

Traces the history of the National Bureau of Standards from its establishment by Congress in 1901 through its transformation into the modern National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Explores the contextual background and significance of major contributions to physical measurement standards that have influenced American science and industry.

Published by CRC Press, offering a professionally researched and documented account of institutional history and technological progress.

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16 April 2018
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