Thomas Huxley: Making the 'Man of Science' (Cambridge Science Biographies)
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (716 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0521649676 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 222 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
the subtitle tells the tale This book is an academically fashionable discussion of the notion of "man of science" (a self-identification chronologically intermediate between "natural philosopher" and "scientist"). Its title should have been: "Making the 'Man of Science': the case of Thomas Huxley". White is much more interested in the notions of "making" and "man" than in "science". He hopes
One of the most consistently developed aspects of White's portrait is the depiction of Huxley as a defender of high culture beautifully written and persuasive account ' British Journal of the History of Science . ' cogently argued account Paul White has created a sensitive and multifaceted portrait of Huxley A particular strength is the treatment of Huxley's relationships with Owen and Charles Darwin
This book examines the persona of the "man of science" in the Victorian period as it was shaped by Thomas Huxley, the leading British naturalist and notorious popularizer of Darwinian theory. It demonstrates how the scientific practitioner was regarded as a moral and religious figure; simultaneously considered to be the epitome of the secular, professional scientist. Breaking with traditional biographies, this fascinating portrait treats Huxley as the consummate British "man of science" and reflects on the historical significance of scientific authority.