Science City

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Craft, Commerce and Curiosity in London 1550-1800

By Alexandra Rose and Jane Desborough

Summary

Science City by Alexandra Rose and Jane Desborough takes readers on an engaging journey through a metropolis thriving on scientific innovation and discovery. As the narrative unfolds, the characters explore the fascinating intersections of technology, nature, and humanity, offering a deep dive into the complexities of scientific progress. It’s an insightful exploration of how science can shape, challenge, and redefine the urban environment.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of science and urban living. It explores how scientific innovations shape city life and how urban environments foster scientific discovery. It's an engaging read for those interested in how cities and science influence each other.

An accessible yet enlightening handbook exploring London's rich history as a world-leading city of science.

This publication accompanies a new gallery, due to open at the Science Museum in Autumn 2019. The Science Museum has 662K followers on Twitter and 174k on Instagram.

Description

Many cities around the world could claim to have a rich scientific history. However, between 1550 and 1800, London fostered its very own particular brand of scientific enquiry and practice.

Science City explores how science shaped London, and how London shaped science, as Britain's new capital grew to become a powerful world city, a nexus of administration for ambitious scientific projects, and a place to obtain exceptional scientific equipment.

This richly illustrated book accompanies Science City 1550-1800: The Linbury Gallery at the Science Museum, London, scheduled to open in the autumn of 2019.

Introduction: Science City

Chapter 1: A New Trade in London, 1550-1650

Chapter 2: Experiment and the City, 1660-1727

Chapter 3: Public Science in London, 1720-1790

Chapter 4: Science in a World City, 1745-1800

Chapter 5: Making Instruments Today: An Interview with Joanna Migdal

Chapter 6: Experimental Science Today: The Role of the Royal Society

Chapter 7: London Today: Inspiring Futures

Endnotes

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785512049

Publisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd

Illustration: 107 colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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Alexandra Rose Education & Reference Jane Desborough Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Alexandra Rose is the Curator of Earth Sciences at the Science Museum. Jane Desborough is the Curator of Scientific Instruments.