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Author:

Cantor, G. N., 1943-

Title:

Quakers, Jews, and science : religious responses to modernity and the sciences in Britain, 1650-1900 / Geoffrey Cantor.

Publisher:

Oxford University Press,

Copyright Date:

2005

Description:

xi, 420 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Religion and science--Great Britain--History--17th century.
Religion and science--Great Britain--History--18th century.
Religion and science--Great Britain--History--19th century.
Society of Friends--Doctrines
Judaism--Doctrines

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [366]-397) and index.

Contents:

Introduction : science in 'dissenting' religious communities -- Two communities -- Education and careers -- Scientific institutions -- Trajectories in science -- Quaker attitudes and practices -- Quaker responses to evolution -- Jewish attitudes and practices -- Jewish responses to evolution -- Historical comparisons and historiographical reflections.

ISBN:

9780199276684
0199276684 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)60793928

LCCN:

2005019301

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)