The Progress of the Century by Alfred Russel Wallace et al.

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Contributor Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913
Contributor Allen, Alexander V. G. (Alexander Viets Griswold), 1841-1908
Contributor Caird, Edward, 1835-1908
Contributor Clarke, Thomas Curtis, 1827-1901
Contributor Dilke, Charles Wentworth, Sir, 1843-1911
Contributor Gibbons, James, 1834-1921
Contributor Gottheil, Richard J. H. (Richard James Horatio), 1862-1936
Contributor Keen, William W. (William Williams), 1837-1932
Contributor Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
Contributor Lockyer, Norman, Sir, 1836-1920
Contributor Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914
Contributor Mendenhall, Thomas C. (Thomas Corwin), 1841-1924
Contributor Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919
Contributor Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), 1853-1942
Contributor Ramsay, William, 1852-1916
Contributor Smith, Goldwin, 1823-1910
Contributor Thomson, Elihu, 1853-1937
LoC No. 01031563
Title The Progress of the Century
Contents Evolution, by A. R. Wallace -- Chemistry, by W. Ramsay -- Archaeology, by W. M. Flinders-Petrie -- Astronomy, by Sir J. N. Lockyer -- Philosophy, by E. Caird -- Medicine, by W. Osler -- Surgery, by W. W. Keen -- Electricity, by E. Thomson -- Physics, by T. C. Mendenhall -- War, by Sir C. W. Dilke -- Naval ships, by A. T. Mahan -- Literature, by A. Lang -- Engineering, by T. C. Clarke -- Religion: Catholicism, by Cardinal J. Gibbons. Protestantism, by A. V. G. Allen. The Jews and Judaism, by R. J. H. Gottheil. Free-thought, by G. Smith.
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Summary "The Progress of the Century" by Alfred Russel Wallace et al. is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work is a collaborative effort by various eminent scientists, each addressing significant scientific advancements and theories emerging from the 19th century, such as evolution, chemistry, archaeology, astronomy, and medicine. The articles within delve into the progressive understanding of these fields, highlighting key historical figures and breakthrough ideas that have shaped contemporary scientific thought. The opening of the publication sets the stage for a detailed exploration of evolution, beginning with Alfred Russel Wallace's analysis of the theory as one of the foremost intellectual achievements of the 19th century. It discusses how the concept has illuminated numerous scientific disciplines and provides a historical context for its development, tracing back to ancient philosophers and culminating in the comprehensive theories established by Darwin and others. Wallace emphasizes the gradual evolution of ideas, the impact of key figures like Lucretius, Buffon, and Lamarck, and how their contributions have paved the way for modern evolutionary biology. The reader is introduced to the dynamic nature of scientific inquiry and how theories evolve over time in response to new discoveries and insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject History, Modern -- 19th century
Subject Nineteenth century
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