Margaret C. Jacob's social history of Newtonian philosophy has generated much heated discussion over the role of social andideological climates in the development of science. As she describes the integration of Newton's science with teh interests of the Anglican church in the English constitutional order of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, Jacob seeks to reintegrate the scientific history of theperiod into the narrative framework of general history. At the same time, this book argues that the great power ...
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Margaret C. Jacob's social history of Newtonian philosophy has generated much heated discussion over the role of social andideological climates in the development of science. As she describes the integration of Newton's science with teh interests of the Anglican church in the English constitutional order of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, Jacob seeks to reintegrate the scientific history of theperiod into the narrative framework of general history. At the same time, this book argues that the great power of science must be recognized, based not simply on its social construction, but also on its ability to exist in a dialectic with nature.
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Good+ with no dust jacket. 288 pages; Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Smudge stains (light) to the exterior edges of the pages. Otherwise in good condition. No writing on text pages or major blemishes.; -We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. Octavo. 8vo. 288 pp. First Edition, 1976. Not Price Clipped. Pristine, no wear. No markings, binding tight, clean, white and bright. 6" x 8.75". Orange cloth with black lettering to spine. Illustrated dj in acetate protector.
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Fine Condition in Very Good jacket. 3 pp in Intro w/ underlining. Dust Jacket spine sunned. Previous owner's signature in ink. Dust jacket in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science & Technology; Physics; England; Philosophy. ISBN: 0801409810. ISBN/EAN: 9780801409813. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 10582.
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Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 0855270667. Owner info on front free endpaper, otherwise text clean and solid; wear, rubbing and soiling to dust jacket; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 288 pages.
