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The History of Science and Technology in the North West John V. Pickstone

Name: The History of Science and Technology in the North West By John V. Pickstone
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The History of Science and Technology in the North West by John V. Pickstone

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SeriesManchester Region History Review

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Perhaps better than any other city, Manchester illustrates the historical relationship between the growth of science and the growth of industry - a relationship which is topical now, as it has been for two centuries. This book presents an overview of the north west's important place in the history of scientific, technological and medical advances.

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The History of Science and Technology in the North West by John V. Pickstone

Perhaps better than any other city, Manchester illustrates the historical relationship between the growth of science and the growth of industry - a relationship which is topical now, as it has been for two centuries. This introduction provides a sketch map and some references for those who would like to explore this local and regional history.

Science and technology in Manchester: an introduction to the historyJohn V. PickstoneUnder a Lancashire Heaven: William Crabtree, Jeremiah Horrocks and their circle, and the origins of research astronomy in seventeenth-century EnglandAllan ChapmanRichard Roberts (1789A-1864), pioneer of production engineering in ManchesterRichard HillsCosmos, climate and culture: Manchester meteorology made universalGraeme GoodayThe early development of scientific research in industry: the case of Metropolitan-Vickers Ltd, 1901A-1933Tim CooperManchester friends at odds: Michael Polanyi, P. M. S. Blackett and the scientist as political speakerMary Jo NyeMolluscs, mummies and moon rock: the Manchester Museum and Manchester scienceSamuel J.M.M.AlbertiThe Collections Centre at the Museum of Science and Industry, ManchesterJan HargreavesManchester Science Gallery at the Museum of Science and Industry, ManchesterFrancis NearyManchester Astronomical SocietyKevin Kilburn

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GOR009719176

ISBN 13

9781859361832

ISBN 10

1859361838

Title

The History of Science and Technology in the North West by John V. Pickstone

Author

John V. Pickstone

Series

Manchester Region History Review

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Carnegie Publishing Ltd

Year published

2008-04-17

Number of pages

192

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

The History of Science and Technology in the North West John V. Pickstone

The History of Science and Technology in the North West by John V. Pickstone

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