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| Named Person: | François Arago; Jean B Biot; F Arago; Jean-Baptiste Biot |
|---|---|
| Material Type: | Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Theresa Levitt |
| ISBN: | 9780199544707 0199544700 |
| OCLC Number: | 611367852 |
| Description: | 1 v : ill ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | 1. Introduction; 2. A Revolution in Representation; 3. Le Rouge et le Vert: The Colors of Opposition in Restoration France; 4. Astronomy: The Light of the Heavens; 5. A Vital Matter: Light and Life; 6. Light Paints Itself: The Conditions of Photographic Representation; 7. Illuminate All Eyes: Colonial Markets and the Problem of Freedom; 8. Conclusion |
| Responsibility: | Theresa Levitt. |
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The strange and amazingly broad complementarity between Arago and Biot comes out very well in The Shadow of Enlightenment, which I recommend to all readers interested in nineteenth century France. Klaus Hentschel, Book Reviews - ISIS Like its subject matter, this fascinating book makes a mockery of the 'two cultures' debate, and should appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of science and the origins of the way we see our world. Physics World Read more...
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- Arago, François.
- Biot, Jean B.
- Arago, F. -- (François), -- 1786-1853.
- Biot, Jean-Baptiste, -- 1774-1862.
- Optik.
- Optics -- France -- History -- 18th century.
- Optics -- France -- History -- 19th century.
- Science and civilization.
- Frankreich.
- France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900.
