Science in the public sphere: natural knowledge in british culture 1800–1860
Auteur :
Yeo, Richard
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780860788652
Date de publication :
12 déc. 2001
Dimensions :
22,4 x 15,0 cm
Poids :
760 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The common focus of the essays in this book is the debate on the nature of science - often referred to as "natural knowledge" - in Britain during the first half of the 19th century. A study of the topics then discussed shows how science began to cast off some of its earlier theological supports.