Higgitt examines Isaac Newton's changing legacy during the
nineteenth century. She focuses on 1820–1870, a period that saw
the creation of the specialized and secularized role of the
"scientist." At the same time, researchers gained better access to
Newton's archives. These were used both by those who wished to
undermine the traditional, idealised depiction of scientific genius
and those who felt obliged to defend Newtonian hagiography. Higgitt
shows how debates about Newton's character stimulated historical
scholarship and led to the development of a new expertise in the
history of science.
General
| Imprint: |
University of Pittsburgh Press
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| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Science and Culture in the Nineteenth Century |
| Release date: |
December 2020 |
| Authors: |
Rebekah Higgitt
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| Format: |
Paperback
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| Pages: |
200 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8229-6637-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-8229-6637-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780822966371 |
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