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GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTS, INVENTIONS, AND DISCOVERIES OF THE 18TH CENTURY
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| By: |
Jonathan Shectman |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£73.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0313320152 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780313320156 |
| Publisher: |
ABC-CLIO |
| Pub. date: |
30 September, 2003 |
| Series: |
Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions & Discoveries Through the |
| Pages: |
368 |
| Description: |
In over 60 alphabetical entries, Shectman examines at the tremendous scientific discoveries, inventions, and inquiries of the period. |
| Synopsis: |
The 18th century saw the emergence of the industrial and chemical revolutions and witnessed the near-universal acceptance of applied science. It was a time of revolutionary, lasting transformation for the practice of science and mathematics. Most procedures and precepts of modern science took hold during the 18th century, when scientists first paired scientific research with practical application to astonishing results. In over 60 alphabetical entries, Shectman examines at the tremendous scientific discoveries, inventions, and inquiries of the period. Familiar topics such as the steam engine and hot air balloon are covered, along with lesser-known topics such as the Watt copy press and Newton's experimentum crucis. A thorough discussion of each entry's scientific impact provides readers with an understanding of the lasting social and political importance of these advancements. Narratives enrich the entries by adding context and perspective to the century's fascinating scientific history. Students and researchers will find this reference book easy to use. Included are an appendix of entries listed by scientific field, a glossary of terms, indexes by name and subject. |
| Illustrations: |
black & white illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Greenwood Press |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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