Reflections On The Decline Of Science In England And On Some Of Its Causes - Couverture rigide

Babbage, Charles

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ISBN 10 : 1169255345 ISBN 13 : 9781169255340

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""Reflections On The Decline Of Science In England And On Some Of Its Causes"" is a book written by Charles Babbage, a renowned mathematician, philosopher, and inventor, in 1830. In this book, Babbage argues that the state of science in England was in decline and that this decline had several causes. He believed that the lack of government support for science and the insufficient funding of scientific research were significant factors. Babbage also criticized the education system, which he believed did not adequately prepare students for scientific pursuits. Babbage's book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the current state of science in England and how it compares to other countries. The second part explores the causes of the decline of science in England, including the lack of funding, inadequate education, and the absence of a national scientific institution. The third part proposes solutions to address these issues, such as the establishment of a national scientific institution and the improvement of science education.Overall, ""Reflections On The Decline Of Science In England And On Some Of Its Causes"" is a thought-provoking book that sheds light on the challenges faced by science in England during the 19th century. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and the role of government in supporting scientific research and education.. It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that some portion of the neglect of science in England, may be attributed to the system of education we pursue. A young man passes from our public schools to the universities, ignorant almost of the elements of every branch of useful knowledge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Biographie de l'auteur

Charles Babbage KH FRS ( 26 December 1791 – 18 October 1871) was an English polymath. A mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer, Babbage is best remembered for originating the concept of a digital programmable computer. Considered by some to be a "father of the computer", Babbage is credited with inventing the first mechanical computer that eventually led to more complex electronic designs, though all the essential ideas of modern computers are to be found in Babbage's analytical engine. His varied work in other fields has led him to be described as "pre-eminent" among the many polymaths of his century. Parts of Babbage's uncompleted mechanisms are on display in the Science Museum in London. In 1991, a perfectly functioning difference engine was constructed from Babbage's original plans. Built to tolerances achievable in the 19th century, the success of the finished engine indicated that Babbage's machine would have worked.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1169255345
• ISBN 13: 9781169255340
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 130
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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