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

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

Babbage, Charles

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Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Mathematics

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ISBN10: 1108052657
ISBN13: 9781108052658
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: Feb 14 2013
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.57 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The mathematician Charles Babbage (1791-1871) was one of the most original thinkers of the nineteenth century. In this influential 1830 publication, he criticises the continued failure of government to support science and scientists. In addition, he identifies the weaknesses of the then existing scientific societies, saving his most caustic remarks for the Royal Society. Asserting that the societies were operated largely by small groups of amateurs possessing only superficial interest and knowledge of science, Babbage explores the importance of the relationships between science, technology and society. Exposing the absence of a true scientific culture, he states, 'The pursuit of science does not, in England, constitute a distinct profession, as it does in other countries.' These concerns found favour with many, influencing reforms of the Royal Society and leading to the founding of the British Association.

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