From Knowledge to Power: The Rise of the Science Empire in France, 1860-1939

by Harry W. Paul

Book Overview

France has played a pivotal role in the development of modern science. Especially striking and controversial has been the way in which the state has organized scientific endeavor. After the 1880s reinvigorated university faculties played a key role in the growth of science in France, and many faculty scientists enjoyed close relations with industry, agriculture, the military, and politics. During the Third Republic the idea of governmental responsibility...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521525241
• ISBN13: 9780521525244
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"