The philosophical breakfast club : four remarkable friends who transformed science and changed the world
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Snyder, Laura J.
Published
New York : Broadway Books, [2011].
Edition
First edition.
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439 pages: illustrations; 25 cm.
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Babbage, Charles, -- 1791-1871.
Herschel, John F. W. -- (John Frederick William), -- Sir, -- 1792-1871.
Jones, Richard, -- 1790-1855.
Science -- Philosophy.
Scientists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Scientists -- Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 19th century.
Whewell, William, -- 1794-1866.
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Constitutional law -- Groʺ́britannien.
Geistesleben.
Philosophie.
Wetenschapsbeoefenaars.
Wissenschaft.

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Published
New York : Broadway Books, [2011].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
UPC
9780767930482

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Includes bibliographical references (pages [412]-428) and index.
Description
Traces the influential friendship of William Whewell, Charles Babbage, John Herschel, and Richard Jones, citing their pivotal contributions to a significant array of scientific achievements throughout the mid-nineteenth century.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Snyder, L. J. (2011). The philosophical breakfast club: four remarkable friends who transformed science and changed the world (First edition.). Broadway Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Snyder, Laura J. 2011. The Philosophical Breakfast Club: Four Remarkable Friends Who Transformed Science and Changed the World. Broadway Books.

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Snyder, Laura J. The Philosophical Breakfast Club: Four Remarkable Friends Who Transformed Science and Changed the World Broadway Books, 2011.

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Snyder, Laura J. The Philosophical Breakfast Club: Four Remarkable Friends Who Transformed Science and Changed the World First edition., Broadway Books, 2011.

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