{"product_id":"conversations-on-natural-philosophy-in-which-the-elements-of-that-science-are-familiarly-explained-and-adapted-to-the-comprehension-of-young-pupils-paperback-9781108067010","title":"Conversations on Natural Philosophy; In Which the Elements of that Science Are Familiarly Explained and Adapted to the Comprehension of Young Pupils (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108067010","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eConversations on Natural Philosophy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eIn Which the Elements of that Science Are Familiarly Explained and Adapted to the Comprehension of Young Pupils\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 1819 introduction to physics and astronomy served as one of the first scientific textbooks for young people, especially girls.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJane Haldimand Marcet (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108067010, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 23 January 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e488 pages, 23 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.8 cm, 0.62 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAn author of educational works intended especially for young women, Jane Haldimand Marcet (1769–1858) sought to combat the notion that technical topics were unsuitable for female students. Inspired by conversations with the famous scientists she entertained, she wrote textbooks in the lively form of discussions between a teacher and her two female pupils. Published anonymously at first, they found broad popularity: Michael Faraday, as a young bookbinder's apprentice, credited Marcet with introducing him to electrochemistry. The present work, an introduction to physics, astronomy and the properties of matter, sound and light, was Marcet's first, though it remained unpublished until 1819. Her other works include Conversations on Chemistry (1805), Conversations on Political Economy (1816) and Conversations on Vegetable Physiology (1829), all of which are reissued in this series. Never professing to be original, Marcet's work is noted nonetheless for its thoroughness and clear presentation of concepts.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. On general properties of bodies\u003cbr\u003e 2. On the attraction of gravity\u003cbr\u003e 3. On the laws of motion\u003cbr\u003e 4. On compound motion\u003cbr\u003e 5. On the mechanical powers\u003cbr\u003e 6. Astronomy\u003cbr\u003e 7. On the planets\u003cbr\u003e 8. On the earth\u003cbr\u003e 9. On the moon\u003cbr\u003e 10. Hydrostatics\u003cbr\u003e 11. Of springs, fountains, etc.\u003cbr\u003e 12. Pneumatics\u003cbr\u003e 13. On wind and sound\u003cbr\u003e 14. On optics\u003cbr\u003e 15. On the angle of vision, and the reflection of mirrors\u003cbr\u003e 16. On refraction and colours\u003cbr\u003e 17. Optics\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266155106584,"sku":"9781108067010","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108067010i_374818bb-4bc6-48af-8c6b-2c27fbc54597.jpg?v=1696748668","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/conversations-on-natural-philosophy-in-which-the-elements-of-that-science-are-familiarly-explained-and-adapted-to-the-comprehension-of-young-pupils-paperback-9781108067010","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}