An Anthology of Nineteenth-Century American Science Writing

An Anthology of Nineteenth-Century American Science Writing
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Publisher : Anthem Press
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 9781783080625
ISBN-13 : 1783080620
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Book Synopsis An Anthology of Nineteenth-Century American Science Writing by : C. R. Resetarits

Download or read book An Anthology of Nineteenth-Century American Science Writing written by C. R. Resetarits and published by Anthem Press. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a brief anthology of the most influential writing by American scientists between 1800 and 1900. Arranged thematically and chronologically to highlight the progression of American science throughout the nineteenth century – from its beginnings in self-taught classification and exploration to the movement towards university education and specialization – it is the first collection of its kind. Each section begins with a biography, putting human faces to each time period, and introducing such notable figures as Thomas Jefferson and Louis Agassiz.


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