The Early Yorkshire Geological and Polytechnic Society: A reconsideration.

Discusses the social, cultural and political beliefs of Yorkshire Geological and Polytechnic Society secretary and treasurer Thomas Wilson in Great Britain. Citation of family and educational background; Stand on the role of legislation in producing social improvement; Difficulty of the group in im...

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Publicado en:Annals of Science Vol. 45; no. 2; pp. 153 - 168
Autor principal: Morrell, J.B.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Mar1988
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Sumario:Discusses the social, cultural and political beliefs of Yorkshire Geological and Polytechnic Society secretary and treasurer Thomas Wilson in Great Britain. Citation of family and educational background; Stand on the role of legislation in producing social improvement; Difficulty of the group in implementing utilitarian and economically motivated programs.