{"product_id":"metropolitan-science-9781350417038","title":"Metropolitan Science","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExploring distinctive practices in the artisanal, mercantile, and governmental sites of London, \u003ci\u003eMetropolitan Science\u003c\/i\u003e offers a new perspective on the development of a scientific culture between the years 1600-1800.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginning with the demographics of London in the 17th and 18th centuries, including its attraction of migrants, importance as a centre of empire, and the role of its institutions in government, the authors analyse how and why London was a unique site of scientific activity. Through the use of case studies, such as the Tower of London's Royal Mint, and the Livery Company Halls, this book examines the city's sites of exchange for knowledge and practice, and highlights the importance of both public and private spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith exploration of London's military and colonial history, the authors acknowledge how its port and maritime trade were not only central to growth and protection, but also facilitated the organisation, assessment, valuation, and purs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407548948823,"sku":"9781350417038","price":80.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350417038.jpg?v=1730499746","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/metropolitan-science-9781350417038","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}