The American Museum of Natural History and How It Got That Way

Tells the story of the building of the American Museum of Natural History and Hayden Planetarium, a story of history, politics, science, and exploration, including the roles of American presidents, New York power brokers, museum presidents, planetarium directors, polar and African explorers, and German rocket scientists.

Author: Colin Davey
Publisher: Fordham University Press
Published: 05/14/2019
Pages: 278
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780823283484

About the Author
Colin Davey (Author)
Colin Davey's life was shaped by frequent visits to the American Museum of Natural History and the Hayden Planetarium as a child. He is a scientist, software engineer, martial artist, and author of Learn Boogie Woogie Piano (Boogie Woogie Press, 1998).

Thomas A. Lesser (With)
Thomas A. Lesser was Scientific Assistant and Intern Astronomer (1974-76) and Senior Lecturer (1975-82) at the Hayden Planetarium. He has also held several positions at the American Museum of Natural History, including Manager of Development.