The Origins of American Science: New England (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258109349)

The Origins of American Science: New England is a book written by Dirk Jan Struik that delves into the history of science in America, with a particular focus on its origins in New England. The book explores the intellectual and cultural context in which science emerged in America, tracing its roots back to the Puritan settlers who arrived in the region in the 17th century. It examines the role of institutions such as Harvard College and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in fostering scientific inquiry, as well as the contributions of individual scientists such as Benjamin Franklin and Joseph Priestley. The book also looks at the impact of the Enlightenment on American science, and the ways in which science helped shape American identity and culture. Overall, The Origins of American Science: New England provides a fascinating and in-depth look at the early history of science in America, shedding light on the intellectual and cultural forces that helped shape this important field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Dirk Jan Struik
ISBN-10: 1258109344
ISBN-13: 9781258109349
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/12/2011
Pages: 446
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d