| The Dictionary of Nineteenth-Century British Scientists Contributor(s): Lightman, Bernard (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0226481166 ISBN-13: 9780226481166 Publisher: University of Chicago Press OUR PRICE: $1781.01 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: Containing more than 1,200 new entries on both major and minor figures of British science, this four-volume dictionary examines how the theories and practices of scientists were shaped by Victorian beliefs about religion, gender, imperialism, and politics, presenting a rich panorama of the development of science in the nineteenth century. While the "Dictionary of Nineteenth-Century British Scientists" covers those working in traditional scientific areas such as physics, astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, and biology, it also acknowledges those working in the human sciences such as anthropology, sociology, psychology, and medicine. In addition, areas often overlooked by historians of science--such as phrenology, mesmerism, spiritualism, scientific illustration, scientific journalism and publishing, instrument making, and government policy--are included here, as are the important roles of neglected "amateurs," such as women and members of the working class. By including those who worked in nontraditional areas and by considering the social and cultural context in which they lived, the dictionary reflects a richer picture of nineteenth-century science than has ever been seen before. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Reference - Science | History - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2004051725 |
| Physical Information: 2400 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Containing more than 1,200 new entries on both major and minor figures of British science, this four-volume dictionary examines how the theories and practices of scientists were shaped by Victorian beliefs about religion, gender, imperialism, and politics, presenting a rich panorama of the development of science in the nineteenth century. While the Dictionary of Nineteenth-Century British Scientists covers those working in traditional scientific areas such as physics, astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, and biology, it also acknowledges those working in the human sciences such as anthropology, sociology, psychology, and medicine. In addition, areas often overlooked by historians of science--such as phrenology, mesmerism, spiritualism, scientific illustration, scientific journalism and publishing, instrument making, and government policy--are included here, as are the important roles of neglected amateurs, such as women and members of the working class. By including those who worked in nontraditional areas and by considering the social and cultural context in which they lived, the dictionary reflects a richer picture of nineteenth-century science than has ever been seen before. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lightman, Bernard: - Bernard Lightman is distinguished research professor in the Humanities Department at York University and president of the History of Science Society. |
