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First published in 1898, this book describes the scientific and technological achievements of the nineteenth century, together with its 'failures'.
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First published in 1898, this book describes the scientific and technological achievements of the nineteenth century, together with its 'failures'.
Produktdetails
- Produktdetails
- Verlag: Cambridge University Press
- Seitenzahl: 454
- Erscheinungstermin: 11. August 2011
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 27mm
- Gewicht: 636g
- ISBN-13: 9781108036795
- ISBN-10: 1108036791
- Artikelnr.: 34030767
- Verlag: Cambridge University Press
- Seitenzahl: 454
- Erscheinungstermin: 11. August 2011
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 27mm
- Gewicht: 636g
- ISBN-13: 9781108036795
- ISBN-10: 1108036791
- Artikelnr.: 34030767
Preface
Part I. Successes: 1. Modes of travelling
2. Labour-saving machinery
3. The conveyance of thought
4. Fire and light
5. New applications of light: photography
6. New applications of light: spectrum analysis
7. Theoretical discoveries in physics
8. Minor applications of physical principles
9. The importance of dust: a source of beauty and essential to life
10. A few of the great problems of chemistry
11. Astronomy and cosmic theories
12. Geology: the glacial epoch, and the antiquity of man
13. Evolution and natural selection
14. Popular discoveries in physiology
15. Estimate of achievements: the nineteenth as compared with earlier centuries
Part II. Failures: 16. The neglect of phrenology
17. The opposition to hypnotism and psychical research
18. Vaccination a delusion - its penal enforcement a crime
19. Militarism - the curse of civilization
20. The demon of greed
21. The plunder of the earth - conclusion
Appendix
Index.
Part I. Successes: 1. Modes of travelling
2. Labour-saving machinery
3. The conveyance of thought
4. Fire and light
5. New applications of light: photography
6. New applications of light: spectrum analysis
7. Theoretical discoveries in physics
8. Minor applications of physical principles
9. The importance of dust: a source of beauty and essential to life
10. A few of the great problems of chemistry
11. Astronomy and cosmic theories
12. Geology: the glacial epoch, and the antiquity of man
13. Evolution and natural selection
14. Popular discoveries in physiology
15. Estimate of achievements: the nineteenth as compared with earlier centuries
Part II. Failures: 16. The neglect of phrenology
17. The opposition to hypnotism and psychical research
18. Vaccination a delusion - its penal enforcement a crime
19. Militarism - the curse of civilization
20. The demon of greed
21. The plunder of the earth - conclusion
Appendix
Index.
Preface
Part I. Successes: 1. Modes of travelling
2. Labour-saving machinery
3. The conveyance of thought
4. Fire and light
5. New applications of light: photography
6. New applications of light: spectrum analysis
7. Theoretical discoveries in physics
8. Minor applications of physical principles
9. The importance of dust: a source of beauty and essential to life
10. A few of the great problems of chemistry
11. Astronomy and cosmic theories
12. Geology: the glacial epoch, and the antiquity of man
13. Evolution and natural selection
14. Popular discoveries in physiology
15. Estimate of achievements: the nineteenth as compared with earlier centuries
Part II. Failures: 16. The neglect of phrenology
17. The opposition to hypnotism and psychical research
18. Vaccination a delusion - its penal enforcement a crime
19. Militarism - the curse of civilization
20. The demon of greed
21. The plunder of the earth - conclusion
Appendix
Index.
Part I. Successes: 1. Modes of travelling
2. Labour-saving machinery
3. The conveyance of thought
4. Fire and light
5. New applications of light: photography
6. New applications of light: spectrum analysis
7. Theoretical discoveries in physics
8. Minor applications of physical principles
9. The importance of dust: a source of beauty and essential to life
10. A few of the great problems of chemistry
11. Astronomy and cosmic theories
12. Geology: the glacial epoch, and the antiquity of man
13. Evolution and natural selection
14. Popular discoveries in physiology
15. Estimate of achievements: the nineteenth as compared with earlier centuries
Part II. Failures: 16. The neglect of phrenology
17. The opposition to hypnotism and psychical research
18. Vaccination a delusion - its penal enforcement a crime
19. Militarism - the curse of civilization
20. The demon of greed
21. The plunder of the earth - conclusion
Appendix
Index.