Science for a Polite Society
Gender, Culture, and the Demonstration of Enlightenment
Geoffrey V. Sutton
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
Bookshop.org has the highest-rated customer service of any bookstore in the world
Description
This book is an intriguing re-examination of the social, cultural, and intellectual context of the origins of modern science. It shows that the French adopted science as basis for their enlightenment because of their personal fascination with philosophy of nature and the history of its creatures.
Product Details
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Publish Date | September 05, 1997 |
| Pages | 408 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780813315768 |
| Dimensions | 9.2 X 6.1 X 1.1 inches | 1.3 pounds |
About the Author
Geoffrey V. Sutton teaches at Macalester College.
Earn by promoting books
Earn money by sharing your favorite books through our Affiliate program.
Become an affiliate
