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Author:
Werrett, Simon, author.
Title:
Thrifty science : making the most of materials in the history of experiment / Simon Werrett.
Publisher:
The University of Chicago Press,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
x, 315 pages ; 24 cm
Subject:
Science--History--History--18th century.
Science--History--History--17th century.
Science--Economic aspects.--Economic aspects.
Science--History.
Home economics--History.
Home economics.
Science.
Science--Experiments.
1600-1799
History.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Thrifty science: oeconomy and experiment -- Making a home for experiment -- Shifty science: how to make use of things -- The power of lasting: maintenance and cleaning -- The broken world: repairs and recycling -- Secondhand science -- Auctions and the dismantling of science -- The palatial laboratory: economy and experiment -- Conclusion.
ISBN:
022661025X
9780226610252
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1044769335
LCCN:
2018026816
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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