Charles Babbage

Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of its Causes

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Pivotal factors implicated in the parlous state of contemporary science are identified in this seminal 1830 work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Januar 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9781108052658
• ISBN-10: 1108052657
• Artikelnr.: 36199297

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introductory remarks
1. On the reciprocal influence of science and education
2. Of the inducements to individuals, to cultivate science
3. General state of learned societies in England
4. General state of the Royal Society in particular
5. Of observations
6. Suggestions for the advancement of science in England
Conclusion
Appendices.