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The Decline of Science in England, And Some of Its Causes, 2008

Of the causes which have induced me to print this volume I have little to say; my own opinion is, that it will ultimately do some service to science, and without that belief I would not have undertaken so thankless a task. That it is too true not to make enemies, is an opinion in which I concur with several of my friends, although I should hope that what I have written will not give just reason for the permanence of such feelings. On one point I ...

Passages From The Life Of A Philosopher

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Charles Babbage

Merchant Books, 2008

Great if you're researching Babbage
This work contains some essential primary sources for Babbage's Analytical Engine. It includes Babbage's "On the Mathematical Power of the Anyalytical Engine," Menebrea's article in french, followed by Lovelace's translation and notes. There are stetches included of various sections of the analytical engine.

Decline of Science in England
Charles Babbage

Quill Pen Classics, 2008

Decline of Science in England is a book written by Charles Babbage. It is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time. This great novel will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Decline of Science in England is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Charles Babbage is highly recommended. ...

On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures

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Charles Babbage 1832

Echo Library, 2000

Economics of industrialization by a contemporary observer
Written in 1832, this book is a contemporary observer's account of how machinery and manufacturing helped create unprecedented prosperity during the Industrial Revolution in England. The book is basically a text on economics as applied to manufacturing. It was intended for a lay audience, particularly ambitious factory workers. Much of the information that's cited in the book came from the ...

Decline of Science in England - Webster's Thai Thesaurus Edition

Icon Group International, Inc., 2008

Charles Babbage's "Decline of Science in England" is a classic work read by book lovers, students and scholars. This is a special edition which exposes readers to a variety of English phrases and terminology from this genre. While the text is in English, the "click and translate" thesaurus, in Thai, is a perfect tool for Thai speakers who need to enjoy this English-language classic, and also learn English words. If you are a non-English speaker, ...

Charles Babbage on the Principles and Development of the Calculator and Other Seminal Writings
Charles Babbage

Dover Pubns, 1984

As of late 1996, this is the most readily available collection of writings of Charles Babbage, the discoverer of the principles on which all modern computing machines are based. Includes passages from his autobiography, and more technical writings about his "Difference Engine" (the subject of a great science fiction novel by Bruce Sterling), an essay on lockpicking (proving that the MIT hackers of the 1950s were not the precedent-setters ...

Decline of Science in England - Webster's Italian Thesaurus Edition

Icon Group International, Inc., 2008

Charles Babbage's "Decline of Science in England" is a classic work read by book lovers, students and scholars. This is a special edition which exposes readers to a variety of English phrases and terminology from this genre. While the text is in English, the "click and translate" thesaurus, in Italian, is a perfect tool for Italian speakers who need to enjoy this English-language classic, and also learn English words. If you are a non-English ...

Observations On The Temple Of Serapis At Pozzuoli Near Naples; With An Attempt To Explain The Causes Of The ...
Charles Babbage

Lowe Press, 2008

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.