Science, time and space in the late nineteenth-century periodical press : movable types / James Mussell.
Pubblicazione:
Aldershot : Ashgate, 2007.
Descrizione fisica:
XII, 237 p. : ill., ritr. ; 24 cm
Serie:
The nineteenth century
Contiene:
Indice: General editors'preface. List of figures. Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction: Movable types. Pt. 1. Spaces: 1. Astronomy and representation of space 2. The spectacular spaces of science and detection in the Strand magazine. Pt. 2. Times: 3. Representing the present 4. Discovery and the circulation of names 5. Periodicity and the rhythms of nineteenth century science. Conclusion: Nineteenth century electricity in the electronic age. Bibliography. Index
