Zwischen Literatur und Naturwissenschaft. Debatten - Probleme - Visionen 1680-1820

The 18th century witnessed diverse interactions between literature and natural science. Literary texts developed scientific themes, while scientific discourse employed literary techniques. Using representative case studies, this volume examines paradigms and transitions in the history of science (me...

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Main Author: Freiburg, Rudolf (auth)
Other Authors: Neumeyer, Harald (auth), Lubkoll, Christine (auth)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: De Gruyter 2017
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Summary:The 18th century witnessed diverse interactions between literature and natural science. Literary texts developed scientific themes, while scientific discourse employed literary techniques. Using representative case studies, this volume examines paradigms and transitions in the history of science (mechanics, geography, botany, chemistry/alchemy) and ways of writing and communicating (the Muses' Almanac, didactic poetry, encyclopedias, etc.).
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (xvi, 250 p.)
ISBN:9783110528114
9783110526509
DOI:10.1515/9783110528114
Access:Open Access