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Book SynopsisThis book examines the identity of the 'man of science' in Victorian times as it was shaped by Thomas Huxley, the leading naturalist and popularizer of Darwinian theory. Breaking with traditional biographies, White treats Huxley as exemplary of the British 'man of science' and reflects on the historical significance of scientific authority.
Trade Review'… cogently argued account … Paul White has created a sensitive and multifaceted portrait of Huxley … A particular strength … is the treatment of Huxley's relationships with Owen and Charles Darwin. … One of the most consistently developed aspects of White's portrait is the depiction of Huxley as a defender of high culture … beautifully written and persuasive account …' British Journal of the History of Science
Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Science at home; 2. Gentlemen of Science? Debates over manners and institutions; 3. Science as culture; 4. The worship of science; 5. 'Darkest England': science and labor in the 1880s and 1890s; Conclusion: the end of the 'man of science'.
