Some Nineteenth Century British Scientists
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A scholarly work in the history of science, this collection presents vivid biographical and intellectual portraits of some of the most influential scientific minds to emerge from nineteenth-century Britain. R. Harré chronicles the lives and contributions of figures whose work fundamentally reshaped disciplines ranging from physics and chemistry to biology and mathematics, situating each within the rich cultural and institutional context of Victorian-era science. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, drawing on careful historical analysis to illuminate how individual genius intersected with the broader social and philosophical currents of the age. Each profile uncovers not only the landmark discoveries and theories these scientists produced, but also the personal struggles, rivalries, and intellectual debates that drove their work forward. Some Nineteenth Century British Scientists stands as an essential reference for readers interested in the human stories behind the scientific revolution that defined the modern world.
Author: R. Harré
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Pergamon Press Oxford
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A scholarly work in the history of science, this collection presents vivid biographical and intellectual portraits of some of the most influential scientific minds to emerge from nineteenth-century Britain. R. Harré chronicles the lives and contributions of figures whose work fundamentally reshaped disciplines ranging from physics and chemistry to biology and mathematics, situating each within the rich cultural and institutional context of Victorian-era science. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, drawing on careful historical analysis to illuminate how individual genius intersected with the broader social and philosophical currents of the age. Each profile uncovers not only the landmark discoveries and theories these scientists produced, but also the personal struggles, rivalries, and intellectual debates that drove their work forward. Some Nineteenth Century British Scientists stands as an essential reference for readers interested in the human stories behind the scientific revolution that defined the modern world.