Bugs and the Victorians
Clark, J. F. M. (John F. M.), 1963-2009
Book
Total copies: 1
This text explores how science became increasingly important in 19th century British culture and how the systematic study of insects permitted entomologists to engage with the most pressing questions of Victorian times: the nature of God, mind, and governance, and the origins of life.
Main title:
Bugs and the Victorians / J.F.M. Clark.
Work:
Imprint:
New Haven, [Conn.] ; London : Yale University Press, c2009.
Collation:
xiii, 322 p. : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780300150919 (hbk)
Dewey class:
595.7094209034595.70942CLA
Language:
English
BRN:
608186