Open AccessQuick and Magical Shaper of Science
Author(s) -
James A. Secord
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 12.556
H-Index - 1186
eISSN - 1095-9203
pISSN - 0036-8075
DOI - 10.1126/science.297.5587.1648
Subject(s) - computer science
In his essay, Secord charts the life and times of John Henry Pepper, who was one of the great showmen of 19th century science. In his lectures and "playbooks" of science, Pepper used spectacular experiments to explain the underlying principles of physical science. His experiments aimed to prepare boys for the challenges of the Victorian world of empire and industrialization in a playful manner.
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