Science and Eccentricity: Collecting, Writing and Performing Science for Early Nineteenth-Century Audiences
Author:   Victoria Carroll
Publisher:   University of Pittsburgh Press
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9780822966333


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   09 March 2021
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Victoria Carroll
Publisher:   University of Pittsburgh Press
Imprint:   University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN:  

9780822966333


ISBN 10:   0822966336
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   09 March 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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' A lavishly illustrated, well-written book on a fascinating topic. --British Society for Literature and Science Carroll persuasively establishes the historical specificity of eccentricity to nineteenth-century scientific, literary, and popular culture, as well as the formative way eccentricity functioned in relation to scientific disciplines. --History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences Original and engaging . . . Caroll's book makes a compelling case for the historical investigation of these figures. --History Today Recommended. --Choice This highly creative and easily readable work offers us a new and insightful series of categories for historical analysis and research. --Isis


This highly creative and easily readable work offers us a new and insightful series of categories for historical analysis and research. --Isis Recommended. --Choice Original and engaging . . . Caroll's book makes a compelling case for the historical investigation of these figures. --History Today Carroll persuasively establishes the historical specificity of eccentricity to nineteenth-century scientific, literary, and popular culture, as well as the formative way eccentricity functioned in relation to scientific disciplines. --History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences ' A lavishly illustrated, well-written book on a fascinating topic. --British Society for Literature and Science


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