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UNINA9910746950803321 |
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Hornsey Richard |
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Titolo |
The Many-Sidedness of George Minchin Minchin : Educator, Satirist, and Early Pioneer of Television |
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Cham : , : Springer International Publishing AG, , 2023 |
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©2023 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (291 pages) |
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Collana |
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International Archives of the History of Ideas Archives Internationales d'histoire des Idées Series ; ; v.248 |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Intellectual history |
Educators |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Eminent in the World: Introduction and Motivation -- 1.1 Who Was George Minchin? -- 1.2 Scientific Context of Minchin’s Career -- 1.3 Why Is Minchin’s Life Interesting? -- 1.3.1 Objective One -- 1.3.2 Objective Two -- 1.3.3 Objective Three -- 1.3.4 Objective Four -- 1.3.5 Objective Five -- 1.4 Chapters of Minchin’s Life and Career -- Chapter 2: Minchin Minchin: Early Years and University in Ireland -- 2.1 Controversy -- 2.2 What’s in a Name? -- 2.3 Education -- References -- Chapter 3: Is the Monkey Smooth? A Career at Coopers Hill -- 3.1 Professor at Last -- 3.2 The Royal Indian Engineering College -- 3.3 Experimental Work -- 3.4 Birds -- 3.5 Teaching -- 3.6 Dead Rats -- 3.7 Marriage -- 3.8 Family -- 3.8.1 Una Eleanor |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book explores the life and contributions of George Minchin, an educator and satirist known for his pioneering work in television. It delves into the scientific context of Minchin's career, highlighting his influence and achievements in intellectual history. The book is part of the International Archives of the History of Ideas series, which publishes scholarly works on the history of ideas, including philosophy, science, and political thought. Intended for an academic audience, it provides insight into Minchin's early years, university education in |
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Ireland, and his career at the Royal Indian Engineering College. The work is thoroughly researched, drawing on extensive archival resources. |
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