Victorian Science in Context (Paperback, 2nd ed.)

Victorians were fascinated by the flood of strange new worlds that science was opening to them. Exotic plants and animals poured into London from all corners of the empire, while revolutionary theories such as the idea that humans might be descended from apes drew crowds to heated debates. Victorian Science in Context captures the essence of this fascination, charting the many ways in which science influenced and was influenced by the larger Victorian culture. Leading scholars in history, literature, and the history of science explore questions such as, What did science mean to the Victorians? For whom was Victorian science written? What ideological messages did it convey? The contributors show how the practical side of science, such as the choice of particular instruments an the manner of measurement, indeed the entire laboratory setup, interacted with the social and cultural context to mold Victorian science.

General

Imprint:	University of Chicago Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 1997
First published:	October 1997
Authors:	Bernard Lightman
Dimensions:	155 x 230 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	498
Edition:	2nd ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-226-48112-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Promotions
LSN:	0-226-48112-3
Barcode:	9780226481128

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