The Exposition of 1851: Or, Views of the Industry, the Science, and the Government, of England; Volume 690 by Babbage, Charles

Gregg Publishing, 1969. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Publisher's hardback in very good condition: firm, square and tight with no snags or splits, just a trifle rubbed. Contents sound and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Thus a tidy book in presentable condition.

Paperback / softback. New.

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Charles Babbage (1791–1871), one of the most original thinkers of the nineteenth century, published this defence of his ideas at the time of the Great Exhibition in 1851. He analyses critically factors that affect scientific and techn

London England: Frank Cass and Co Limited, 1968. The exposition of 1851 or views of the industry, the science, and the government, of England is the second edition with additions of 1851 reprinted in 1968. An excellent work chapter headings include: the introduction, error respecting the interchange of commodities, of societies, origin of the exposition of 1851, object and use of the exposition, limits, site and construction of the building, prices, prizes, juries etc., ulterior objects, intrigue of science, calculated engines, position of science, the press, party, rewards of merit, and an excellent appendix inclusive the 11th chapter of Mr. Weld's history of the royal society and excellent book of 289 pages 1 off the Cass library of science and public affairs number two in the series, A FINE COPY. This book will be POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED (UK) ONLY . Please email for further details. Not Signed or Inscribed. First Edition 1851 this edition 1968. Blue Cloth. NEAR FINE (NEAR… Read More

Routledge, 1968-07-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1.0236 8.3465 5.7480.

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paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Paperback / softback. New. Charles Babbage (1791-1871), one of the most original thinkers of the nineteenth century, published this defence of his ideas at the time of the Great Exhibition in 1851. He analyses critically factors that affect scientific and technical progress, arguing that government should recognise and support scientific advances with conviction.

Hardback. New.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.