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Book Synopsis: The ideas of Charles Darwin and his fellow Victorian scientists have had an abiding effect on the modern world. But at the time The Origin of Species was published in 1859, the British public looked not to practicing scientists but to a growing group of professional writers and journalists to interpret the larger meaning of scientific theories in terms they could understand and in ways they could appreciate.
Victorian Popularizers of Science focuses on this important group of men and women who wrote about science for a general audience in the second half of the nineteenth century. Bernard Lightman examines more than thirty of the most prolific, influential, and interesting popularizers of the day, investigating the dramatic lecturing techniques, vivid illustrations, and accessible literary styles they used to communicate with their audience. By focusing on a forgotten coterie of science writers, their publishers, and their public, Lightman offers new insights into the role of women in scientific inquiry, the market for scientific knowledge, tensions between religion and science, and the complexities of scientific authority in nineteenth-century Britain.
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Are you fascinated by the world of Victorian science? Look no further! Our book, Victorian Popularizers of Science: Designing Nature for New Audiences, is a captivating exploration of the men and women who brought scientific theories to the wider public during the 19th century.
Step back in time and discover how Charles Darwin and his contemporaries influenced the modern world with their groundbreaking ideas. Written by Bernard Lightman, this book delves into the lives of more than thirty influential popularizers who eloquently conveyed complex scientific concepts to a general audience.
With compelling storytelling and captivating illustrations, Victorian Popularizers of Science captures the attention of readers by bridging the gap between scientific theories and everyday understanding. Gain new insights into the role of women in scientific inquiry, the market for scientific knowledge, and the intricate relationship between religion and science in 19th-century Britain.
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