Bibliograph

The history of science, 1700-1900, 1700-1900, [Frederick Gregory], Part 2

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Label

The history of science, 1700-1900, 1700-1900, [Frederick Gregory], Part 2

Language

eng

Form of composition

not applicable

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Literary text for sound recordings

lectures speeches

Main title

The history of science, 1700-1900

Oclc number

55031612

Responsibility statement

[Frederick Gregory]

Sub title

1700-1900

Summary

The course is organized around six main themes: inquiries into the history of the cosmos; investigations into the realm of living things; the largely successful attempt to break away from occult explanations of chemical phenomena; the contrasting persistence of such appeals in explaining natural phenomena; the proliferation of physical forces discovered and investigated; and the recurring theme of the relationship of God to nature

Table Of Contents

lecture 13. Biology is born -- lecture 14. Alternative visions of natural science -- lecture 15. A world of prehistoric beasts -- lecture 16. Evolution French style -- lecture 17. The catastrophist synthesis -- lecture 18. Exploring the world -- lecture 19. A Victorian sensation -- lecture 20. The making of The origin of species -- lecture 21. Troubles with Darwin's theory -- lecture 22. Science, life, and disease -- lecture 23. Human society and the struggle for existence -- lecture 24. Whither God?ialism at Mid-century

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