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Dictionary Of Nineteenth-Century of British Scientists
Bernard Lightman
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Description for Dictionary Of Nineteenth-Century of British Scientists
Hardcover. This dictionary contains 1200 entries on figures who had an impact on British science in the 19th century. By examining how the theories and practices of scientists were shaped by Victorian beliefs about religion, gender, imperialism and politics, it examines the development of science. Editor(s): Lightman, Bernard. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; GBCB; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 98 x 174. Weight in Grams: 4218.
During the 19th century there was no clear boundary line between those who were considered to be part of the scientific community and those who were seen as outsiders. It was during this century that the categories of "professional scientist", "amateur" and "popularizer of science" were being debated and constructed. As a result, in recent times scholars of the period have explored the important roles of neglected amateurs, women and members of the working class. Scholars in the field are continually broadening their definition of the terms "science" and "scientist". This dictionary contains more than 1200 entries on both major ... Read more
During the 19th century there was no clear boundary line between those who were considered to be part of the scientific community and those who were seen as outsiders. It was during this century that the categories of "professional scientist", "amateur" and "popularizer of science" were being debated and constructed. As a result, in recent times scholars of the period have explored the important roles of neglected amateurs, women and members of the working class. Scholars in the field are continually broadening their definition of the terms "science" and "scientist". This dictionary contains more than 1200 entries on both major ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thoemmes
Number of pages
2000
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Number of Pages
2000
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781855069992
SKU
V9781855069992
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