Science and Sound in Nineteenth-Century Britain: Sounds Experimental and Entertaining

Sound and Science in Nineteenth-Century Britain is a four-volume set of primary sources that explores the relationship between British scientific knowledge and sound between 1815 and 1900. It highlights the importance of the ear in examining nature and how experiments on sound informed new understandings of heat, light, and electro-magnetism. The collection is valuable for students and scholars of the History of Science.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Sound and Science in Nineteenth-Century Britain is a comprehensive four-volume set of primary sources that aims to redefine our historical comprehension of the intricate relationship between British scientific knowledge and sound between 1815 and 1900. During this transformative period, characterized by rapid urbanization, industrialization, and an expanding overseas empire, Britain emerged as a hub of scientific innovation. The ear, alongside the eye, became an invaluable tool for exploring nature, shedding light on a wide range of natural phenomena, including heat, light, and electro-magnetism. In nineteenth-century Britain, sound transcended its mere study and became an integral component of scientific practice, contributing to broader understandings of the natural world and the universe. This meticulously curated collection, accompanied by extensive editorial commentary, holds immense appeal to students and scholars of the History of Science, offering a profound insight into the dynamic interplay between sound and science during this pivotal era.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032500782