Dictionary of nineteenth-century british scientists
Éditeur :
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN :
9781855069992
Date de publication :
1 juin 2004
Dimensions :
24,4 x 16,2 x 19,4 cm
Poids :
4200 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.