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Scottish Philosophy and British Physics, 1740-1870: A Study in the Foundations of the Victorian Scientific Style

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Scottish Philosophy and British Physics, 1740-1870: A Study in the Foundations of the Victorian Scientific Style
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard S. Olson
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:360
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
Category/GenrePhilosophy of science
History of science
Physics
ISBN/Barcode 9780691617947
ClassificationsDewey:530.01
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 8 March 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

Historians of science have long been intrigued by the impact of disparate cultural styles on the science of a given country and time period. Richard Olson's book is a case study in the interaction between philosophy and science as well as an examination of a particular scientific movement. The author investigates the methodological arguments of th