History of Science & Technology

Revisiting the 'Origin of Species' focuses on Darwin as theorizing on the origin of variations; showing that Darwin himself was never a pan-selectionist (in contrast to some of his followers) but was concerned with "other means of modification" (which makes him an evolutionary pluralist)...

This volume represents a benchmark in the study of Robert Hooke (1635-1703), a genius whose wide-ranging achievements are at last receiving the recognition that they deserve. It brings together a comprehensive set of studies of different aspects of his life, thought and artistry, with sections on Ho..

First published in 2005, this book represents the first full length biography of John Phillips, one of the most important scientists of the Victorian period. Adopting a broad chronological approach, this book not only traces the development of Phillips’ career but highlights his role within Victoria..

First published in 2005, this book represents the first full length biography of John Phillips, one of the most important scientists of the Victorian period. Adopting a broad chronological approach, this book not only traces the development of Phillips’ career but highlights his role within Victoria..

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The years between 1700 and 1900 witnessed a fundamental transition in attitudes towards science, as earlier concepts of natural philosophy were replaced with a more modern conception of science. Approaching its subject from a number of cultural angles, the essays in this volume explore the relations..

The years between 1700 and 1900 witnessed a fundamental transition in attitudes towards science, as earlier concepts of natural philosophy were replaced with a more modern conception of science. Approaching its subject from a number of cultural angles, the essays in this volume explore the relations..

The essays in this volume consider the interplay of science and spectacle in eighteenth-century Europe, describing the variety of public demonstrations of science in sites ranging from academies and laboratories to shops and streets...

The essays in this volume consider the interplay of science and spectacle in eighteenth-century Europe, describing the variety of public demonstrations of science in sites ranging from academies and laboratories to shops and streets...

This book combines two classic volumes of broadcasted presentations, first published in 1933 and 1945._x005F_x000D_ The first looks at the relationship between science and the development of European civilisation in the first part of the 20th century. Eminent and diverse thinkers as Julian Huxley, B..

This book presents a broad yet detailed picture of the history of science popularization from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century. Global in focus, it covers subjects such as the representations of science in print, the media, classrooms and museums, orthodox and heterodox practices, the int..

In Science in World History, James Trefil presents a comprehensive, thematic survey of the history of science from its roots in different cultures around the world through to the present day. He explores crucial milestones in scientific development and at the same time examines the enormous social a..