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

Hardback

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:Hardback
Pages:360
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
Category/GenrePhilosophy of science
History of science
Physics
ISBN/Barcode 9780691645025
ClassificationsDewey:530.01
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 19 April 2016
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