The Dictionary of Nineteenth-Century British Scientists
While the Dictionary of Nineteenth-Century British Scientists covers those working in traditional scientific areas such as physics, astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, and biology, it also acknowledges those working in the human sciences such as anthropology, sociology, psychology, and medicine. In addition, areas often overlooked by historians of science—such as phrenology, mesmerism, spiritualism, scientific illustration, scientific journalism and publishing, instrument making, and government policy—are included here, as are the important roles of neglected "amateurs," such as women and members of the working class. By including those who worked in nontraditional areas and by considering the social and cultural context in which they lived, the dictionary reflects a richer picture of nineteenth-century science than has ever been seen before.
"[The Dictionary] examines how the theories and practices of scientists were shaped by Victorian beliefs about religion, gender, imperialism, and politics, which results in a rich panorama of the development of science during the 19th century. . . . A much richer and broader picture of 19th-century science than has hitherto been commonly presented in dictionaries and encyclopedias. . . . It belongs on the shelves of academic, industrial, and governmental libraries and the personal libraries of historians of science and interested scientists."
History: British History
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