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This book explores the development of fluid mechanics in France from 1900 to 1950, highlighting its intersection with political, social, and cultural environments. It delves into the evolution of aviation and the role of fluid mechanics as a scientific discipline. The narrative covers advancements in laboratories, the establishment of research institutes, and the impact of two World Wars on scientific progress. The book also addresses the collaboration between scientists and the military, the rise of national aeronautics, and the influence of notable figures like Gustave Eiffel and Albert Caquot. It emphasizes the integration of scientific progress with societal aspirations and the challenges faced by French science in the international context. Intended for historians and scholars of science, it provides a thorough examination of the interplay between science and society.

Pure sciences. Natural sciences (general) --- wetenschapsgeschiedenis --- Fluid mechanics --- Vortex-motion --- Geschichte 1900-1950. --- Fluid mechanics. --- Aeronautics. --- Aeronautics