| The First Professional Scientist: Robert Hooke and the Royal Society of London 2009 Edition Contributor(s): Purrington, Robert D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3034600364 ISBN-13: 9783034600361 Publisher: Birkhauser OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2009 Annotation: A contemporary of Christopher Wren, Robert Boyle, and Isaac Newton, and close friend of all but Newton, Robert Hooke (1635-1703), one of the founders of the early scientific revolution, faded into almost complete obscurity after his death and remained there for nearly three centuries. The result has been that his role in the scientific revolution has been almost totally ignored. He was the first professional scientist worthy of the name, working for the young Royal Society of London as its curator of experiments for four decades. He became the Societya (TM)s intellectual center, and for a while its Secretary, roles which led to confrontation with Newton. He made important contributions to pneumatics, mechanics, microscopy, astronomy, and geology, and was partner to Wren in rebuilding London after the Fire. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Science & Technology - Science | History |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Science Networks: Historical Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.7" W x 9.1" (1.49 lbs) 283 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - 17th Century |
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| Publisher Description: A contemporary of Christopher Wren, Robert Boyle, and Isaac Newton, and close friend of all but Newton, Robert Hooke (1635-1703), one of the founders of the early scientific revolution, faded into almost complete obscurity after his death and remained there for nearly three centuries. The result has been that his role in the scientific revolution has been almost totally ignored. He was the first professional scientist worthy of the name, working for the young Royal Society of London as its curator of experiments for four decades. He became the Society's intellectual center, and for a while its Secretary, roles which led to confrontation with Newton. He made important contributions to pneumatics, mechanics, microscopy, astronomy, and geology, and was partner to Wren in rebuilding London after the Fire. |
