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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
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Richard S. Olson
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Series | Princeton Legacy Library |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:360 | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Philosophy of science History of science Physics |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691617947
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Classifications | Dewey:530.01 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
8 March 2015 |
Publication Country |
United States
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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
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