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The Royal Society and the Invention of Modern Science
Secondary Title (i.e. Proceedings Title): Periodical Title: Publication Type:book Authors:Tinniswood, Adrian Editors: Publisher:Basic Books Place of Publication:New York Publication Date:2019 Alternate Date (i.e. Conference Date): Volume: Issue: Start Page: End Page: Abstract:Founded in 1660 to advance knowledge through experimentally verified facts, The Royal Society of London is now one of the preeminent scientific institutions of the world. It published the world’s first science journal, and has counted scientific luminaries from Isaac Newton to Stephen Hawking among its members. However, the road to truth was often bumpy. In its early years-while bickering, hounding its members for dues, and failing to create its own museum-members also performed sheep to human blood transfusions, and experimented with unicorn horns. In his characteristically accessible and lively style, Adrian Tinniswood charts the Society’s evolution from poisoning puppies to the discovery of DNA, and reminds us of the increasing relevance of its motto for the modern world: Nullius in Verba-Take no one’s word for it. Descriptors/Keywords:Royal Society ISBN: URL:Documents in Print Item: No Documents Listed in Print Item Attached People: Mentioned or referenced by - Boyle, Robert (1627-1691)
Mentioned or referenced by - Brouncker, William (1620-1684)
Mentioned or referenced by - Goddard, Jonathon (1617-1675)
Mentioned or referenced by - Hill, Abraham (16 June 1635 [bap.]-5 Feb 1721/2)
Mentioned or referenced by - Moray, Robert (c.1608/9-1673)
Mentioned or referenced by - Neile, Paul (1613-1686)
Mentioned or referenced by - Petty, William (1623-1687)
Mentioned or referenced by - Rooke, Lawrence (1619/20-1662)
Mentioned or referenced by - Wilkins, John (1614-1672)
Mentioned or referenced by - Wren, Sir Christopher (1632-1723)
Mentioned or referenced by - Balle, William (c. 1631-1690 )
Mentioned or referenced by - Bruce, Alexander (1629-1681)
Mentions or references - Winthrop, John (1606-1676)
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Items Which List This As A Bibliographic Source: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal ..., page: 46, notes:
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