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The Dictionary of Nineteenth-Century British Scientists
by Lightman, Bernard
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About This Item
Bristol: Thoemmes Press, 2004. 1st edition. New books. octavo. hardbacks in original cloth xxiii + 2500pp., This dictionary contains more than 1200 entries on both major and minor figures who had an impact on British science. By examining how the theories and practices of scientists were shaped by Victorian beliefs about religion, gender, imperialism and politics, the dictionary presents a rich panorama of the development of science in the 19th century. As well as containing entries on those working in traditional scientific areas, such as geology, physics, astronomy, chemistry, mathematics and biology, the dictionary also covers the human sciences such as anthropology, sociology, psychology and medicine. In addition, areas such as phrenology, mesmerism, spiritualism, scientific illustration, scientific journalism and publishing, instrument making and government policy are covered. In original shipping box
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- Bookseller
- Andrew Barnes Booksellers
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- The Dictionary of Nineteenth-Century British Scientists
- Author
- Lightman, Bernard
- Book Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Thoemmes Press
- Place of Publication
- Bristol
- Date Published
- 2004
- Size
- octavo
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