The World's Greatest Books — Volume 15 — Science by Arthur Mee and J. A. Hammerton

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Editor Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943
Editor Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949
Title The World's Greatest Books — Volume 15 — Science
Note Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Hypnotism : Its history, practice and theory / Bramwell -- Natural history / Buffon -- Vestiges of creation / Chambers -- Surface of the globe / Cuvier -- Origin of species / Darwin -- Elements of chemical philosophy / Davy -- Experimental researches in electricity / Faraday -- Chemical history of a candle / Faraday -- Senses of insects / Forel -- Dialogues on the system of the world / Galileo -- Essays in eugenics / Galton -- Evolution of man / Haeckel -- On the motion of the heart and blood / Harvey -- Outlines of astronomy / Herschel -- Cosmos, a sketch of the universe / Humboldt -- Theory of the Earth / Hutton -- Zoological philosophy / Lamarck -- Physiogonomical fragments / Lavater -- Animal chemistry / Liebig -- Principles of geology / Lyell -- Treatise on electricity and magnetism / Maxwell -- Nature of man / Metchnikoff -- Prolongation of life / Metchnikoff -- Old red sandstone / Miller -- Principia / Newton -- Anatomy of vertebrates / Owen -- Cellular pathology / Virchow.
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Summary "The World's Greatest Books — Volume 15 — Science" by Arthur Mee and J. A. Hammerton is an extensive collection of scientific writings that likely dates to the late 19th century. This volume features notable works by prominent figures in science, including Charles Darwin, Georges Cuvier, and William Harvey, among others. The book covers significant topics in various scientific fields, such as biology, natural history, and geology, offering readers insights into the foundational ideas that shaped our understanding of the natural world. The opening portion of this volume focuses on the works of John Milne Bramwell and his exploration of hypnotism, tracing its historical background and key figures in its development. Bramwell introduces early researchers like Franz Anton Mesmer, John Elliotson, and James Braid, discussing their contributions and theories on hypnotism and its applications in medicine. He emphasizes the shift from mesmerism to modern understanding and techniques of hypnosis, examining its psychological and physiological aspects. This section serves as an intriguing introduction to the scientific exploration of the mind and its potential therapeutic benefits, setting the stage for the discussions in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Q: Science
Subject Science
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EBook-No. 25509
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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