The Progress of the Century by Alfred Russel Wallace et al.
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| Contributor | Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913 |
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| Contributor | Allen, Alexander V. G. (Alexander Viets Griswold), 1841-1908 |
| Contributor | Caird, Edward, 1835-1908 |
| Contributor | Clarke, Thomas Curtis, 1827-1901 |
| Contributor | Dilke, Charles Wentworth, Sir, 1843-1911 |
| Contributor | Gibbons, James, 1834-1921 |
| Contributor | Gottheil, Richard J. H. (Richard James Horatio), 1862-1936 |
| Contributor | Keen, William W. (William Williams), 1837-1932 |
| Contributor | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
| Contributor | Lockyer, Norman, Sir, 1836-1920 |
| Contributor | Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914 |
| Contributor | Mendenhall, Thomas C. (Thomas Corwin), 1841-1924 |
| Contributor | Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919 |
| Contributor | Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), 1853-1942 |
| Contributor | Ramsay, William, 1852-1916 |
| Contributor | Smith, Goldwin, 1823-1910 |
| Contributor | Thomson, Elihu, 1853-1937 |
| LoC No. | 01031563 |
| Title | The Progress of the Century |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Evolution, by A. R. Wallace -- Chemistry, by W. Ramsay -- Archaeology, by W. M. Flinders-Petrie -- Astronomy, by Sir J. N. Lockyer -- Philosophy, by E. Caird -- Medicine, by W. Osler -- Surgery, by W. W. Keen -- Electricity, by E. Thomson -- Physics, by T. C. Mendenhall -- War, by Sir C. W. Dilke -- Naval ships, by A. T. Mahan -- Literature, by A. Lang -- Engineering, by T. C. Clarke -- Religion: Catholicism, by Cardinal J. Gibbons. Protestantism, by A. V. G. Allen. The Jews and Judaism, by R. J. H. Gottheil. Free-thought, by G. Smith. |
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| Summary | "The Progress of the Century" by Alfred Russel Wallace et al. is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work is a collaborative effort by various eminent scientists, each addressing significant scientific advancements and theories emerging from the 19th century, such as evolution, chemistry, archaeology, astronomy, and medicine. The articles within delve into the progressive understanding of these fields, highlighting key historical figures and breakthrough ideas that have shaped contemporary scientific thought. The opening of the publication sets the stage for a detailed exploration of evolution, beginning with Alfred Russel Wallace's analysis of the theory as one of the foremost intellectual achievements of the 19th century. It discusses how the concept has illuminated numerous scientific disciplines and provides a historical context for its development, tracing back to ancient philosophers and culminating in the comprehensive theories established by Darwin and others. Wallace emphasizes the gradual evolution of ideas, the impact of key figures like Lucretius, Buffon, and Lamarck, and how their contributions have paved the way for modern evolutionary biology. The reader is introduced to the dynamic nature of scientific inquiry and how theories evolve over time in response to new discoveries and insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | History, Modern -- 19th century |
| Subject | Nineteenth century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55546 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 345 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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