A Vision of Modern Science - John Tyndall and the Role of the Scientist in Victorian Culture (Hardcover)

British physicist John Tyndall dedicated much of his career to establishing the scientist as a cultural authority. His campaign to free science from the restraints of theology caused a national uproar, and in his popular books and lectures he promoted scientific education for all classes. Though he was often labeled a materialist, religion played a large role in Tyndall's vision of science, which drew on Carlyle and Emerson as well as his mentor Michael Faraday. Tyndall's ideas influenced the development of modern science, and in his efforts to create an authoritative role for scientists in society, he played a pivotal role in Victorian history.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology
Release date:	February 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	U. Deyoung
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	270
ISBN-13:	978-0-230-11053-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	0-230-11053-3
Barcode:	9780230110533

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