Thomas Browne and the writing of early modern science
By: Claire Preston.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Cambridge, England; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 250
Subjects: Browne, Thomas, Sir, 1605-1682 -- Criticism and interpretation.; Browne, Thomas, Sir, 1605-1682 -- Knowledge -- Science.; English prose literature -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- History and criticism.; Literature and science -- England -- History -- 17th century.; Physicians' writings, English -- History and criticism.
Description: "Claire Preston argues that Thomas Browne's work can be fully understood only within the range of disciplines and practices associated with natural philosophy and early modern empiricism. In this major new evaluation of Browne's oeuvre, Preston examines how the developing essay form, the discourse of scientific experiment, and above all Bacon's model of intellectual progress and cooperation determined the unique character of Browne's contributions to early modern literature, science and philosophy."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-241) and index.