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Explore a historic window into early 19th‑century science, with wide‑ranging reports and discoveries.
This volume collects scientific notes, experiments, and observational reports from the Edinburgh Journal of Science, a renowned periodical edited by David Brewster. Read about advances in chemistry, optics, astronomy, meteorology, and more, all presented in accessible summaries that illuminate the era’s curiosity and methods.
Inside you’ll find detailed articles and notes on new instruments, experiments, and natural phenomena. The content showcases how scholars of the time shared findings, debated results, and recorded observations from laboratories and field work alike.
- Accounts of experiments in gases and light, including the behavior of ammonia and light paths in quartz.
- Observations from meteorology and weather phenomena, with practical data and interpretation.
- Reports on astronomy, atomic theory, and the testing of scientific instruments.
- Editorial notices and historical context that illuminate the development of science societies.
Ideal for readers of history of science, 19th‑century inquiry, and those curious about how early scientific communities operated and shared knowledge.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides insight to the development of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, founded in 1831. It sheds light on key milestones, challenges, and the reception the organization faced. The text explores the motives behind the creation of the British Association. It underscores the need for a centralized institution to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among scientists. The book delves into the discussions and debates that shaped the Association's goals, objectives, and structure. Moreover, the text examines the significance of the Association's founding in the context of the scientific advancements of the time. It highlights how the organization provided a platform for interdisciplinary exchange, facilitating progress across various scientific fields. The book also explores the challenges and obstacles the Association encountered and how it adapted to the evolving scientific landscape. Overall, this book offers a valuable perspective on the genesis and early years of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, shedding light on its role in shaping the scientific landscape of the 19th century and beyond. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334840265_0
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