Conversations on the plurality of worlds [[electronic resource] /] / Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle ; translation by H.A. Hargreaves ; introduction by Nina Rattner Gelbart |
Autore | Fontenelle, M. de (Bernard Le Bovier), <1657-1757.> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Berkeley, : University of California Press, c1990 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (134 p.) |
Disciplina | 574.999 |
Altri autori (Persone) | HargreavesH. A |
Soggetto topico | Plurality of worlds - Early works to 1800 |
Soggetto non controllato |
1700s
17th century academic age of enlightenment alien life astronomy classic literature classic philosophy descartes england european history extraterrestrial french language heliocentric logic natural philosophy natural world philosophy physics popular science scholarly science scientific translation universe western world world history |
ISBN |
1-282-35575-9
9786612355752 0-520-91058-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- Translator's Preface -- Preface -- Dedication -- The First Evening -- The Second Evening -- The Third Evening -- The Fourth Evening -- The Fifth Evening -- Notes |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910780432203321 |
Fontenelle, M. de (Bernard Le Bovier), <1657-1757.> | ||
Berkeley, : University of California Press, c1990 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Conversations on the plurality of worlds [[electronic resource] /] / Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle ; translation by H.A. Hargreaves ; introduction by Nina Rattner Gelbart |
Autore | Fontenelle, M. de (Bernard Le Bovier), <1657-1757.> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Berkeley, : University of California Press, c1990 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (134 p.) |
Disciplina | 574.999 |
Altri autori (Persone) | HargreavesH. A |
Soggetto topico | Plurality of worlds - Early works to 1800 |
Soggetto non controllato |
1700s
17th century academic age of enlightenment alien life astronomy classic literature classic philosophy descartes england european history extraterrestrial french language heliocentric logic natural philosophy natural world philosophy physics popular science scholarly science scientific translation universe western world world history |
ISBN |
1-282-35575-9
9786612355752 0-520-91058-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- Translator's Preface -- Preface -- Dedication -- The First Evening -- The Second Evening -- The Third Evening -- The Fourth Evening -- The Fifth Evening -- Notes |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910817580703321 |
Fontenelle, M. de (Bernard Le Bovier), <1657-1757.> | ||
Berkeley, : University of California Press, c1990 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Draw the lightning down [[electronic resource] ] : Benjamin Franklin and electrical technology in the Age of Enlightenment / / Michael Brian Schiffer, with the assistance of Kacy L. Hollenback and Carrie L. Bell |
Autore | Schiffer Michael B (Michael Brian), <1947-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2003 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (399 p.) |
Disciplina | 621.3/0973/09033 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
HollenbackKacy L
BellCarrie L |
Soggetto topico |
Electrical engineering - History - 18th century
Electricity - History - 18th century Enlightenment |
Soggetto non controllato |
18th century
age of enlightenment benjamin franklin electrical devices electrical experiments electrical science electrical technology electricity historical international community inventions inventors lightning rods lights medical instruments modern developments modern world motors musical instruments nonfiction physicists revolutionary experiments science and culture scientific developments technological advancements |
ISBN |
1-59734-584-9
0-520-93985-9 9786612358531 1-282-35853-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- Contents -- Figures -- Preface -- 1. The Franklin Phenomenon -- 2. In the Beginning -- 3. A Coming of Age -- 4. Going Public -- 5. Power to the People -- 6. Life and Death -- 7. First, Do No Harm -- 8. An Electrical World -- 9. Property Protectors -- 10. A New Alchemy -- 11. Visionary Inventors -- 12. Technology Transfer: A Behavioral Framework -- Notes -- References Cited -- Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910786712703321 |
Schiffer Michael B (Michael Brian), <1947-> | ||
Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2003 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Draw the lightning down [[electronic resource] ] : Benjamin Franklin and electrical technology in the Age of Enlightenment / / Michael Brian Schiffer, with the assistance of Kacy L. Hollenback and Carrie L. Bell |
Autore | Schiffer Michael B (Michael Brian), <1947-> |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2003 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (399 p.) |
Disciplina | 621.3/0973/09033 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
HollenbackKacy L
BellCarrie L |
Soggetto topico |
Electrical engineering - History - 18th century
Electricity - History - 18th century Enlightenment |
Soggetto non controllato |
18th century
age of enlightenment benjamin franklin electrical devices electrical experiments electrical science electrical technology electricity historical international community inventions inventors lightning rods lights medical instruments modern developments modern world motors musical instruments nonfiction physicists revolutionary experiments science and culture scientific developments technological advancements |
ISBN |
1-59734-584-9
0-520-93985-9 9786612358531 1-282-35853-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- Contents -- Figures -- Preface -- 1. The Franklin Phenomenon -- 2. In the Beginning -- 3. A Coming of Age -- 4. Going Public -- 5. Power to the People -- 6. Life and Death -- 7. First, Do No Harm -- 8. An Electrical World -- 9. Property Protectors -- 10. A New Alchemy -- 11. Visionary Inventors -- 12. Technology Transfer: A Behavioral Framework -- Notes -- References Cited -- Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910818650803321 |
Schiffer Michael B (Michael Brian), <1947-> | ||
Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2003 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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L' idee de l'Europe au siecle des Lumieres / / Rotraud von Kulessa, Catriona Seth |
Autore | Kulessa Rotraud von |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Open Book Publishers, 2017 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (176 pages) |
Disciplina | 190.9033 |
Collana | Open Book Classics |
Soggetto topico | Enlightenment |
Soggetto non controllato |
siècle des lumières
age of enlightenment peace hume anthologie european union rousseau voltaire paix kant union européenne europe |
ISBN |
1-78374-346-8
2-8218-9729-4 1-78374-345-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | fre |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910213849003321 |
Kulessa Rotraud von | ||
Open Book Publishers, 2017 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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