Positivism, Science and ‘The Scientists’ in Porfirian Mexico: A Reappraisal
Author:   Natalia Priego (Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Liverpool (United Kingdom))
Publisher:   Liverpool University Press
Volume:   15
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9781781382561


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   29 January 2016
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Natalia Priego (Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Liverpool (United Kingdom))
Publisher:   Liverpool University Press
Imprint:   Liverpool University Press
Volume:   15
Dimensions:   Width: 16.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.90cm
Weight:   0.431kg
ISBN:  

9781781382561


ISBN 10:   1781382565
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   29 January 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Porfirio Díaz, Positivism, and ‘The Scientists’ 2 The origins of the Spencerian theory of evolution 3 The evolution of Spencerianism 4 Spencerian evolution: education, racism, and race in the thinking of ‘The Scientists’ 5 The eradication of the myth: conclusions Bibliography Index

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Based on a substantive body of primary sources as well as the author's excellent knowledge of the history of science and philosophy in Mexico, this is an interesting book that breaks new ground. -- Prof. Dr Jens R. Hentschke


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Dr Natalia Priego is Research Fellow, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures (DMLC), University of Liverpool. Member of National Research System of the National Council for Science and Technology, Mexico.

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