Andrew Dickson White

Broschiertes Buch

New Chapters In The Warfare Of Science

Meteorology (1887)

Beschreibung

""New Chapters In The Warfare Of Science: Meteorology"" is a book written by Andrew Dickson White and published in 1887. The book focuses on the scientific study of weather and climate, known as meteorology, and its development throughout history. White discusses the early beliefs and superstitions surrounding weather, as well as the advancements made in meteorological research during the 19th century. He also explores the controversies that arose between scientific theory and religious beliefs, particularly in regards to the idea of controlling the weather through prayer. The book is considered a significant contribution to the history of science and the ongoing debate between science and religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

American historian and educator Andrew Dickson White co-founded Cornell University and presided over it as its first president for over 20 years (November 7, 1832 - November 4, 1918). He had a reputation for broadening the purview of college curricula. He had been a politician who had represented New York as a state senator. Later, among other duties, he was designated as an American envoy to Germany and Russia. In his book History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom, he attempted to substantiate the conflict thesis, which holds that science and religion have always been at odds. He was one of the pioneers of this theory. Clara (née Dickson) and Horace White welcomed their son Andrew Dickson White into the world on November 7, 1832 in Homer, New York. Horace was the son of Asa White, a farmer from Massachusetts, and his wife, while Clara was the daughter of Andrew Dickson, a New York State Assemblyman in 1832, and his wife. When Horace was 13 years old, a fire decimated their formerly prosperous farm.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 40
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 179g
• ISBN-13: 9781437022261
• ISBN-10: 143702226X
• Artikelnr.: 25513081