Science in the Metropolis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367612597
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Dimensions:
- 1.6 x 22.7 x 22.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Geschichte, Allgemeines, Lexika,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This book explores the development of science in Vienna from 1848 to 1918, focusing on the city's role as a hub for interurban and transnational knowledge transfer. It examines various aspects of Habsburg science policy, metropolitan natural history museums, large technical projects, urban geology, geography, and popular scientific societies.
The author sheds light on the infrastructures and knowledge spaces that enabled the creative explosion of 'Vienna 1900', a period marked by significant advancements in science and technology. By analyzing these spaces, the book provides new insights into the city's role as a center for scientific innovation during this time.
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