Picture 1 of 2
Gallery
Picture 1 of 2
Have one to sell?
Michael Shortland Telling Lives in Science (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)
All Tariffs and Duties included - no additional charges
US $74.28
ApproximatelyRM 311.05
Condition:
More than 10 available
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
Free Standard Shipping from outside US.
Located in: Rushden, United Kingdom
Delivery:
Estimated between Tue, 25 Nov and Fri, 5 Dec to 94104
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:116806094886
Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Book Title
- Telling Lives in Science
- Title
- Telling Lives in Science
- Subtitle
- Essays on Scientific Biography
- Contributor
- Richard Yeo (Edited by)
- EAN
- 9780521088909
- ISBN
- 9780521088909
- Genre
- Science Nature & Math
- Release Year
- 2008
- Release Date
- 10/30/2008
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- GB
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521088909
ISBN-13
9780521088909
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70315931
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
312 Pages
Publication Name
Telling Lives in Science : Essays on Scientific Biography
Language
English
Subject
History, Science & Technology
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
16.2 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
20
Reviews
Review of the hardback: 'This collection of essays is useful and timely.' Ludmilla Jordanova, Metascience, "It is precisely in opposition to the spirit of disembodiment and disengagement that the new interest in scientific biography finds its appeal, and the essays drawn together here mark a significant moment in the history of this art form, constituting as they do a sustained set of reflections on the character of this species of literary endeavor." Books & Culture, From the hardback review: 'This collection of essays is useful and timely.' Ludmilla Jordanova, Metascience, Review of the hardback: 'This work makes for some stimulating reading and is well timed in that it has appeared when there is a notable resurgence of interest in scientific biography.' Dennis H. Rouvray, Endeavour, "...a lively set of excursions into the burgeoning genre of scientific biography....It demonstrates brillantly how long-term, comparative analysis can explode myth after myth and mark out important new theoretical terrain." American Historical Review, From the hardback review: '... a stimulating collection of essays.' Colin A. Russell, European Review, From the hardback review: 'This work makes for some stimulating reading and is well timed in that it has appeared when there is a notable resurgence of interest in scientific biography.' Dennis H. Rouvray, Endeavour, "...in the volume's most ambitious and coherent piece, makes a case for his existentialist understanding of biography....the collection is of interest, if more for the parts than for the whole." Historical Studies in the Physics and Biological Sciences
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
509.2
Table Of Content
List of contributors; Preface; Introduction Michael Shortland and Richard Yeo; 1. Existential projects and existential choice in science: science biography as an edifying genre Thomas Söderqvist; 2. Life paths: autobiography, science and the French Revolution Dorinda Outram; 3. From science to wisdom: Humphry Davy's life David Knight; 4. Robert Boyle and the dilemma of biography in the age of the scientific revolution Michael Hunter; 5. Alphabetical lives: scientific biography in historical dictionaries and encyclopedias Richard Yeo; 6. The scientist as hero: public images of Michael Faraday Geoffrey Cantor; 7. Tactful organising and executive power: biographies of Florence Nightingale for girls Martha Vicinus; 8. Taking histories, medical lives: Thomas Beddoes and biography Roy Porter; 9. The scientist as patron and patriotic symbol: the changing reputation of Joseph Banks John Gascoigne; 10. Metabiographical reflections on Charles Darwin James Moore; Index.
Synopsis
Images of scientists and ideas about science are often communicated to the public through historic biographies of eminent scientists, yet there has been little study of the development of scientific biography. Telling Lives brings together a collection of original essays by leading historians of science, several of them biographers, which explore for the first time the nature and development of scientific biography and its importance in forming our ideas about what scientists do, how science works, and why scientific biography remains popular. Theoretical and historical studies range from the seventeenth to the twentieth century, concentrating on such icons as Michael Faraday, Charles Darwin, Humphry Davy, Florence Nightingale and Sir Joseph Banks. With its broad sweep and careful, imaginative scholarship, this volume provides a timely and challenging examination of an important aspect of the culture of science that will be of special interest to historians of science, academics and students, and the general reader interested in the popularization of science., Telling Lives collects together original essays by leading historians of science which explore for the first time the nature and development of scientific biography and its importance in forming our ideas about what scientists do and how science works. The volume will appeal to science historians and general readers interested in the popularization of science.
LC Classification Number
Q141 .T45 1996
Item description from the seller
Seller business information
VAT number: GB 864154811
Seller feedback (799,817)
- _***n (158)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe "Latin Classics. Volume 2" CD is brand new, as stated in the ad.The disc itself is of good quality. The CD was packaged in a cardboard box, and unfortunately, the jewel case cracked during transportation and delivery, but the seller compensated for this issue by refunding 20% of the order price. The seller always responds to customer messages, which is very nice. The seller is honest and respectable. I am very pleased with the purchase. Thank you very much! I wish the seller all the best!
- s***e (4)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item arrived earlier than expected and with easy shipping; It was carefully packaged and arrived in perfect condition. It's a DVD and I have not played it yet but it is brand new and in sealed packaging. It is what I expected and as described. The price included shipping and was very reasonable. Ordering from another country went very smoothly. Lots of shipping communication. No communication with seller was needed. I am very happy with this seller and definitely recommend them.
- e***l (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis seller was not only responsive, but they were also understanding and worked with me to make sure my purchase arrived in a timely manner, unlike some of the others on this site. The package arrived in Great Condition, the Product was as described, brand new never opened. Their Pricing was absolutely right on, very very happy with them.Faller FA170886 Decorative Plate Professional Tunnel Tube Rock Structure Accesso (#135821302287)
More to explore :
- Science Fiction Fiction Paperbacks Books,
- Computer Science Paperback Textbooks,
- Behavioral Sciences Paperback Textbooks,
- Science Fiction & Paperback Nonfiction Books,
- Science Fiction Nonfiction Paperbacks Books,
- Michael Crichton Paperbacks Books,
- Science Fiction Fiction Trade Paperbacks Books,
- Michael Moorcock Fiction Paperbacks Books,
- Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark,
- Michael Crichton Fiction Paperbacks Books
Seller feedback (799,817)
- _***n (158)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe "Latin Classics. Volume 2" CD is brand new, as stated in the ad.The disc itself is of good quality. The CD was packaged in a cardboard box, and unfortunately, the jewel case cracked during transportation and delivery, but the seller compensated for this issue by refunding 20% of the order price. The seller always responds to customer messages, which is very nice. The seller is honest and respectable. I am very pleased with the purchase. Thank you very much! I wish the seller all the best!
- s***e (4)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item arrived earlier than expected and with easy shipping; It was carefully packaged and arrived in perfect condition. It's a DVD and I have not played it yet but it is brand new and in sealed packaging. It is what I expected and as described. The price included shipping and was very reasonable. Ordering from another country went very smoothly. Lots of shipping communication. No communication with seller was needed. I am very happy with this seller and definitely recommend them.
- e***l (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis seller was not only responsive, but they were also understanding and worked with me to make sure my purchase arrived in a timely manner, unlike some of the others on this site. The package arrived in Great Condition, the Product was as described, brand new never opened. Their Pricing was absolutely right on, very very happy with them.Faller FA170886 Decorative Plate Professional Tunnel Tube Rock Structure Accesso (#135821302287)