George Wilson's Vision of Early Victorian Science and Technology - Unity in Variety (Hardcover)

This volume is a comprehensive study of George Wilson, a leading advocate for evangelical science and for the role of biology in technology - it examines his work to develop a unitary vision of Victorian science and technology by drawing upon religion, transcendental natural history, and Baconian philosophy George Wilson was the first Regius Professor of Technology at the University of Edinburgh and the founding Director of the Industrial Museum of Scotland (now the National Museum of Scotland). Throughout his career he lectured and published on a wide range of topics, including the prospect of life on other planets, the history of science, natural theology, chemistry and poetry. His works were very popular - he was praised by Charles Dickens and his lectures drew large audiences, particularly women. Wilson sought to educate people about the significant scientific and technological developments taking place during the first half of the nineteenth century and create a unitary vision of science and technology. This book is largely based on Wilson's own writings, and it is the first book-length study of him published in the last 160 years. This book is essential for researchers and scholars alike interested in Victorian science and technology.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine
Release date:	September 2022
First published:	2023
Authors:	David F Channell
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	218
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-207941-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Humanities > History > Theory & methods > Historiography Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > Theory & methods > Historiography Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Promotions
LSN:	1-03-207941-X
Barcode:	9781032079417

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