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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: David I. SpanagelPublisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.386kg ISBN: 9781421411040ISBN 10: 1421411040 Pages: 284 Publication Date: 10 June 2014 Recommended Age: From 17 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Preamble Introduction Part I 1. Invitations to Study the Earth's Past 2. Natural Sciences and Civic Virtues 3. The Landlord and the Ex-convict Part II 4. Clinton's Ditch 5. Eaton's Agricultural and Geological Surveys 6. Empire State Exports Part III 7. Literary Naturalists 8. Kindred Spirits 9. Rocks, Reverence, and Religion Conclusion Notes Essay on Sources IndexReviewsA significant contribution to our current understanding of the history of science between the first scientific revolution of the early modern period and the emergence of modern, professionalized science... Provocative and compelling. -- Sara S. Gronim American Historical Review Author InformationDavid I. Spanagel teaches history at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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