American science in the age of Jackson / George H. Daniels.
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- Physical Description: viii, 282 pages. ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York : Columbia University Press, 1968.
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| General Note: | Based on the author's thesis, University of Iowa. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (pages 233-276) |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The pursuit of science in America, 1815-1845 -- The scientific profession -- The reign of Bacon in America -- The philosophy in action -- A deluge of facts -- The limits of Baconianism: history and the imponderables -- Finalism, positivism, and scientific explanation -- The inductive process and the doctrine of analogy -- Science, theology, and common sense. |
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| Subject: | Science > United States > History > 19th century. United States > Intellectual life > 1783-1865. United States > Intellectual life > 1865-1918. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Government and Heritage Library | 509.73 D186a (Text) | 33091002486686 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
