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

• 1. Verfasser: Weeden, Brenda (auth)
• Format: Elektronisch Buchkapitel
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlicht: London University of Westminster Press 2008
• Schlagworte: 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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Zusammenfassung

"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."

Beschreibung

1 electronic resource (110 p.)

ISBN

book7
9781857570977

Zugangseinschränkungen

Open Access