Science and the Great War (Perfect Library) - Couverture souple

Poulton, Edward Bagnall

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1512239593 ISBN 13 : 9781512239591

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

Science and the Great War (English Edition) by Edward Bagnall Poulton is a compelling historical reflection on how scientific knowledge, methods, and institutions intersected with the pressures and necessities of the First World War. Written with the clarity and conviction of a leading scientific thinker, the book explores the many ways in which research, innovation, and technical expertise were drawn into national service, reshaping both the practice of science and the modern conduct of war.

Set against the backdrop of 1914–1918, Poulton examines the broader relationship between scientific progress and public life, showing how wartime demands accelerated certain developments while also raising difficult questions about responsibility, organization, and the uses of discovery. Through an informed and thoughtful lens, he considers how scientific communities responded to unprecedented challenges, and how the outcomes of that response influenced the years that followed.

At once a record of its moment and a meditation on science in society, this work offers modern readers an illuminating view into the intellectual and practical mobilization that accompanied the Great War. Science and the Great War remains an engaging read for anyone interested in the history of science, the shaping of modern warfare, and the enduring impact of 1914–1918 on scientific culture and national priorities.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1512239593
• ISBN 13: 9781512239591
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 34
• Éditeur: The Perfect Library
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible