A Century of Science 1851-1951

A Century of Science 1851-1951
Author: Herbert Dingle
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2014-05-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 131769919X

First published in 1951 to coincide with the British Festival, this book explores the developments in science which had occurred since the Great Exhibition of 1851. Covering the full range of scientific development which had emerged in that time – from fundamental physics to evolution and genetics, and from geology to medical surgery – this accessible collection of essays charts with impressive comprehension and clarity the momentous changes which had occurred in the pursuit of science since the mid-nineteenth century, and ably demonstrates the appropriateness of citing the twentieth century as the advent of the scientific age. A Century of Science will appeal to those interested in the history of science, those wishing to ground their knowledge of specific scientific disciplines in a broader understanding of the subject, and also to the general reader who values scientific progress and the questions it continues to raise.

A Century Of Science 1851 1951

A Century Of Science 1851 1951
Author: Herbert Dingle
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781021513700

A comprehensive and authoritative survey of the major scientific developments of the 19th and 20th centuries. The author provides a clear and engaging account of the key discoveries and theories, from Darwin's theory of evolution to Einstein's theory of relativity. A Century of Science is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Science and Spectacle

Science and Spectacle
Author: John Agar
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2014-02-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317743032

Science and Spectacle relates the construction of the telescope to the politics and culture of post-war Britain. From radar and atomic weapons, to the Festival of Britain and, later, Harold Wilson's rhetoric of scientific revolution, science formed a cultural resource from which post-war careers and a national identity could be built. The Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope was once a symbol of British science and a much needed prestigious project for the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, but it also raised questions regarding the proper role of universities as sites for scientific research.

Modern England, 1901-1984

Modern England, 1901-1984
Author: Alfred F. Havighurst
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2004-07-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521522472

The most comprehensive bibliography of printed books, articles, and standard texts on twentieth-century England.

Modern England 1901-1970

Modern England 1901-1970
Author: Alfred Havighurst
Publisher: CUP Archive
Total Pages: 134
Release: 1976-05-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521209410

This is a comprehensive bibliography of all printed books, articles and standard texts on England, Ireland, Scotland, the Commonwealth and the colonies up to 1970. This handbook will serve as a useful guide to scholars, teachers at all levels, advanced students, and the general reader interested in examining the period in some depth.