Thoemmes press 2004 (3 résultats)

cloth. Etat : Wie neu. 282 p., Wie neu, noch in Folierung. Really new, with foliation. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 640.

Original publisher's black cloth hardback, gilt title on purple label spine, thick large 8vo: Vol. I. A - E: xxxx, 518pp. Vol. II. D - J: [iv], 519-1116pp. Vol. III. K - Q: [iv], 1117-1652pp. Vol. IV. [iv], 1653-2256pp., general index. Very fine copies - as new. Still shrink-wrapped..

1st edition hardbacks in original cloth New books octavo xxiii + 2500pp., This dictionary contains more than 1200 entries on both major and minor figures who had an impact on British science. By examining how the theories and practices of scientists were shaped by Victorian beliefs about religion, gender, imperialism and politics, the dictionary presents a rich panorama of the development of science in the 19th century. As well as containing entries on those working in traditional scientific areas, such as geology, physics, astronomy, chemistry, mathematics and biology, the dictionary also covers the human sciences such as anthropology, sociology, psychology and medicine. In addition, areas such as phrenology, mesmerism, spiritualism, scientific illustration, scientific journalism and publishing, instrument making and government policy are covered. In original shipping box. …