The Education of the Eye History of the Royal Polytechnic Institution 1838-1881

The Education of the Eye History of the Royal Polytechnic Institution 1838-1881

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"The Royal Polytechnic Institution's story is the first episode in the long, diverse history of the University of Westminster. Drawing on an extensive range of primary and secondary sources this book explores the Institution's reputation for visual spectacle and the popularisation of...

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Main Author: Weeden, Brenda (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: London University of Westminster Press 2008
Subjects:
Institutions & learned societies: general
Social & cultural history
History of education
Higher & further education, tertiary education
Impact of science & technology on society
History of science
The Royal Polytechnic
University of Westminster
The Polytechnic Institution
John Henry Pepper
Science Education
Early Photography
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Summary:"The Royal Polytechnic Institution's story is the first episode in the long, diverse history of the University of Westminster. Drawing on an extensive range of primary and secondary sources this book explores the Institution's reputation for visual spectacle and the popularisation of science. It is lavishly illustrated with contemporary images. A print paperback can be purchased direct from the University of Westminster for £20 following this link: www.westminster.ac.uk/historybooks Staff, students and alumni can claim a 20% discount on this price."
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (110 p.)
ISBN:book7
9781857570977
Access:Open Access

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