""Scientists and Amateurs: A History of the Royal Society"" by Dorothy Stimson is a comprehensive account of the Royal Society, one of the oldest and most prestigious scientific organizations in the world. The book traces the history of the society from its foundation in 1660 to the present day, highlighting the key figures and events that have shaped its development.Stimson explores the role of the Royal Society in promoting scientific research and education, and examines the contributions of both professional scientists ...
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""Scientists and Amateurs: A History of the Royal Society"" by Dorothy Stimson is a comprehensive account of the Royal Society, one of the oldest and most prestigious scientific organizations in the world. The book traces the history of the society from its foundation in 1660 to the present day, highlighting the key figures and events that have shaped its development.Stimson explores the role of the Royal Society in promoting scientific research and education, and examines the contributions of both professional scientists and amateur enthusiasts to the society's work. She also looks at the social and political context in which the society operated, and considers the impact of wider cultural and intellectual trends on its activities.Throughout the book, Stimson draws on a wide range of primary sources, including the society's own archives and publications, to provide a detailed and engaging account of this fascinating institution. Whether you are a scientist or simply interested in the history of science, ""Scientists and Amateurs"" offers a compelling insight into the evolution of scientific thought and practice over the past four centuries.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.
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Good. Ex-Library hardcover no dj (bburgundy boards) with the usual markings, attachments, and library wear. Text block clean and unmarked. Tight binding.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN:
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Volume 6. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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GOOD in ACCEPTABLE jacket. Stated 1st printing 1948; 270 clean, unmarked, tightly-bound pages with light tanning; nane/date on fore edge of textblock; red cover is clean and sturdy; dust jacket has small tears and creases, shelf wear, and small stains.
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Near Fine in Very Good DJ. First Edition. Hardcover. Overall, a rather handsome copyp of this minor classic. Somewhat uncommon with DJ. Owner embossment on ffep and title page, else tight, bright and unmarred. Dj shows light shelf wear, several small, closed tears (some with related creases, minor chipping at head, else bright and clean. Red cloth boards, black ink label, gilt lettering and decorative elements, frontispiece. 8vo. 270pp. Illus. (b/w plates). Bibliography. Index.