This series delves into the intricate relationship between scientific advancements and historical shifts, spanning from the mid-18th to the mid-20th century. It highlights groundbreaking work that interprets scientific development through the lens of historical context. The books emphasize periods of significant global economic, industrial, and social change, employing sophisticated historical models to illuminate how sciences have evolved. It offers a compelling exploration for those interested in the profound impact of history on scientific progress.
In this first systematic exploration of the intriguing connections between Victorian physical sciences and what we now call the paranormal, Richard Noakes challenges our view of the history of physics, and deepens our understandings of the relationships between science and the occult, and science and religion.
Cultivating Commerce is an accessibly written and beautifully illustrated new social history of botany in Britain and France. It will appeal to all students and scholars working on British and French culture, the history of science and social and gender history in the late eighteenth century.
Exploring the complex interplay of national, imperial, and indigenous interests, this study delves into a controversial German expedition to British India. It examines the motivations behind the expedition, the geopolitical implications, and the impact on local populations, offering a nuanced perspective on colonial dynamics and cross-cultural interactions during this historical period.