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Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries of the 18th Century

Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries of the 18th Century

Shectman, Jonathan
Krebs, Robert E.

Hardcover

Series: Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions and Discov

Sports GeneralGeneral European HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 0313320152
ISBN13: 9780313320156
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: Sep 30 2003
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.73
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.68
Language: English

The 18th century saw the emergence of the industrial and chemical revolutions and witnessed the near-universal acceptance of applied science. It was a time of revolutionary, lasting transformation for the practice of science and mathematics. Most procedures and precepts of modern science took hold during the 18th century, when scientists first paired scientific research with practical application to astonishing results. In over 60 alphabetical entries, Shectman examines at the tremendous scientific discoveries, inventions, and inquiries of the period. Familiar topics such as the steam engine and hot air balloon are covered, along with lesser-known topics such as the Watt copy press and Newton's experimentum crucis.

A thorough discussion of each entry's scientific impact provides readers with an understanding of the lasting social and political importance of these advancements. Narratives enrich the entries by adding context and perspective to the century's fascinating scientific history. Students and researchers will find this reference book easy to use. Included are an appendix of entries listed by scientific field, a glossary of terms, indexes by name and subject.

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