JOURNAL ARTICLE

FINNEGAN, Diarmid A. The voice of science: British scientists of the lecture circuit in Gilded Age America.

  • Published In: Archives of Natural History, 2023, v. 50, n. 2. P. 438 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Smith, Nathan E. C. 3 of 3

Abstract

Diarmid Finnegan's book, "The Voice of Science: British Scientists of the Lecture Circuit in Gilded Age America," examines the role of British scientists on the North American lecture circuit in the late 19th century. The book focuses on five speakers, including John Tyndall and Thomas H. Huxley, and explores the content, delivery, reception, and impact of their public lectures. Finnegan's work provides insights into the practicalities of the lecture tour and the character of the scientists involved. However, the book's concentration on these "great men" of science limits its exploration of the diverse voices and contributions within British popular science during this period. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Archives of Natural History. 2023/10, Vol. 50, Issue 2, p438
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0260-9541
  • DOI:10.3366/anh.2023.0880
  • Accession Number:173929719
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