Paris savant : capital of science in the age of Enlightenment

Paris savant : capital of science in the age of Enlightenment / Bruno Belhoste ; translated by Susan Emanuel ; foreword by Dena Goodman.

Author/creator	Belhoste, Bruno author.
Other author/creator	Emanuel, Susan, translator.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Description	1 volume : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Science--France --Paris --History --18th century. Scientists--France --Paris --Biography. Paris (France)--Intellectual life --18th century.

Contents	The gentlemen of the academy of sciences -- The capital of the sciences : science in the republic of letters -- Fields of knowledge in the city -- The encyclopedie -- The city and the court -- Spectacles and marvels -- Inventions -- Public hygiene -- The severe science -- Revolution! -- Epilogue.
General note	Translation of the French language edition of: Paris savant : parcours et rencontres au temps des Lumieres (Paris : Colin, 2011).
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2018045239
ISBN	9780199382545 CALM
ISBN	0199382549

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	Q127 .F8 B4413 2018	✔ Available	Place Hold