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UNINA9910954073803321 |
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Autore |
Blackstock Allan |
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Titolo |
Science, politics and society in early nineteenth-century Ireland : the Reverend William Richardson |
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Manchester : , : Manchester University Press, , 2013 |
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ISBN |
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9781526111807 |
1526111802 |
9781781705001 |
1781705003 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Scientists - Ireland |
Clergy - Ireland |
Politicians - Ireland |
Regions & Countries - Europe |
History & Archaeology |
Ireland |
Ireland Politics and government 1760-1820 |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di contenuto |
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SCIENCE, POLITICS and SOCIETY in early nineteenth-century Ireland: The Reverend William Richardson -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- 1. 'Virtue appears like an Oak': WilliamRichardson's family and background -- 2. William Richardson: popular loyalism and the politics of Protestant Ascendancy -- 3. 'The scattered remnants of a diminished world': William Richardson and geology -- 4. The man of grass: agricultural improve mentand public opinion -- 5. Richardson and Malthus -- 6. Richardson and provincial science -- 7. Conclusion: Richardson's historical significance -- Select bibliography -- Index. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Based on newly unearthed source material, this book follows the career of clergyman William Richardsona and assesses his impact on politics, science and agriculture nationally and internationally. |
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