Scientific Jefferson revealed / Martin Clagett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clagett, Martin Richard.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826--Knowledge and learning--Science.

Jefferson, Thomas.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.

Scientists--Virginia--Biography.

Scientists.

Naturalists--Virginia--Biography.

Naturalists.

Science--United States--History--18th century.

Science.

Science--United States--History--19th century.

History.

United States.

Virginia.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

viii, 158 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits, plans, facsimiles ; 23 cm

Manufacture:

Charlottesville, Va. : University of Virginia Printing and Copying Services.

Place of Publication:

Charlottesville, Va. : Distributed by the University of Virginia Press, [2009]

Summary:

Study of Thomas Jefferson as a scientist, including the various branches of science he studied and to which he made lasting contributions. Also examines how science shaped his views on the politics, religion, economics, and social developments in his own country.

Contents:

ch. 1. Agriculture

ch. 2. Archaeology, anthropology, ethnology, and comparative linguistics

ch. 3. Paleontology

ch. 4. Social architecture and public health

ch. 5. Jefferson the scientific spymaster

Conclusion

Appendices :

1. Jefferson's library

2. Scientific correspondents

3. Scientific equipment

4. Scientific honors

5. Scientific writings.

Notes:

"Office of the President, University of Virginia."--Book jacket.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-127) and index.

ISBN:

9780813928548

0813928540

OCLC:

318240647