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Books in Brief
January 25, 1928 issue

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This article focuses on several books including "American Masters of Social Science. An Approach to the Study of the Social Sciences Through a Neglected Field of Biography," edited by Howard W. Odum. The purpose of these nine biographical studies is to render more concrete and vital a new gateway to the social sciences. Leading scientists are analyzed as to background, personality, and contributions. Some of the other books include "Inventions," by John Vassos and "Phillida Coridon and Other Pastorals," by Nicholas Breton.

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BOOKS; AMERICAN Masters of Social Science: An Approach to the Study of the Social Sciences Through a Neglected Field of Biography (Book); ODUM, Howard Washington, 1884-1954; SOCIAL sciences; INVENTIONS; SOCIOLOGY
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