A Generation of Excellence

"The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research originated at the University of Toronto in the early 1980s. What began as a small, independent centre has become an important and revered institution with a significant role in the study of the sciences, social sciences, and humanities in Canada. A Generation of Excellence is a detailed history of the CIAR from its humble beginnings to its present status as one of the most important research organizations in the country."--BOOK JACKET.