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DescriptionScience and the Enlightenment (Cambridge Studies in the History of Science) Hardcover – April 26th 1985 by Thomas L. Hankins (Author) {Bindaredundat}  Format: azw3 / epub / mobi / pdf File Size: 10.7MB Product Details Series: Cambridge Studies in the History of Science Hardcover: 226 pages Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (April 26th 1985) Language: English ISBN-10: 0521243491 ISBN-13: 978-0521243490 Science and the Enlightenment is a general history of eighteenth-century science covering both the physical and life sciences. It places the scientific developments of the century in the cultural context of the Enlightenment and reveals the extent to which scientific ideas permeated the thought of the age. The book takes advantage of topical scholarship, which is rapidly changing our understanding of science during the eighteenth century. In particular it describes how science was organized into fields that were quite different from those we know today. Professor Hankins's work is a much needed addition to the literature on eighteenth-century science. His study is not technical; it will be of interest to all students of the Enlightenment and the history of science, as well as to the general reader with some background in science. Editorial Review "For students and anyone interested in the history of science this is an excellent account of the development of science as part of - and within the context of - the Enlightenment." William S. Gorman, Science Books & Films "The first book-length account of eighteenth century science since Abraham Wolf's 1939 edition of History of Science, Technology, and Philosophy in the Eighteenth Century, this is a valuable update of both the history of science and the Enlightenment." William S. Gorman, Science Books & Films Book Description A general history of 18th century science covering both the physical and life sciences. Places the scientific developments of the century in the cultural context of the Enlightenment and reveals the extent to which scientific ideas permeated the thought of the age. One Customer Review Historian of Science Hankins did great! By Erik Johnson on August 21, 2010 Hankins was my sr. thesis adviser at UW in the early 80s (pre-publication of this book). The scope of his learning is astonishing and his handling of the 18th c philosophies, technology and religion was great. I highly recommend this book.  Fig. 3.1. Apparatus for physics demonstrations. A favorite subject for physics demonstration was centers of gravity. Sharing Widget |