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A Vision of Modern Science by U. DeYoung

A Vision of Modern Science

John Tyndall and the Role of the Scientist in Victorian Culture

U. DeYoung, Ursula DeYoung

Palgrave Macmillan · Print & ebook · February 7, 2011

An examination of a pivotal moment in the history of science through the career and cultural impact of the historically neglected Victorian physicist John Tyndall, establishing him as an important figure of the period, whose scientific discoveries and philosophy of science in society are still relevant today.

Science & Tech PioneersVictorian Britain (1837-1901)History of Science
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Science & Tech Pioneers, Victorian Britain (1837-1901), History of Science
Published
Palgrave Macmillan, February 7, 2011

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An examination of a pivotal moment in the history of science through the career and cultural impact of the historically neglected Victorian physicist John Tyndall, establishing him as an important figure of the period, whose scientific discoveries and philosophy of science in society are still relevant today.

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Science & Tech Pioneers61%
History of Science40%
Victorian Britain (1837-1901)39%

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  • History
Authors
U. DeYoung, Ursula DeYoung
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Published
February 7, 2011
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
History