Reflections on the Decline of Science in England and on Some of its Causes (Perfect Library) - Softcover

Babbage, Charles

 
9781511434591: Reflections on the Decline of Science in England and on Some of its Causes (Perfect Library)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1511434597 ISBN 13: 9781511434591
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

"Reflections on the Decline of Science in England and on Some of its Causes" from Charles Babbage. English polymath (1791-1871).

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Book Description

Charles Babbage (1791–1871) was one of the most original thinkers of the nineteenth century. In this influential 1830 work, he highlighted the neglect of science by government and the Royal Society. His concerns found favour with many, and the publication was instrumental in the founding of the British Association.

About the Author

Dr. Martin Campbell-Kelly is Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Warwick, Editor-in-Chief of the Charles Babbage Institute reprint series for the History of Computing, and editor of "Annals of the History of Computing".

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Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1511434597
ISBN 13 
9781511434591
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
114
Editor
The Perfect Library