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Explore a previously overlooked era of scientific history with The Quest for the Invisible: Microscopy in the Enlightenment. While many historians view the eighteenth century as a period of decline for microscopy following the discoveries of the seventeenth century, this Routledge publication challenges that perspective. This book addresses a significant gap in the study of life sciences by examining the actual developments that occurred during the Enlightenment. It provides a deep analysis of the primary concerns within the field and tracks how microscopists established ways to communicate. By studying how these scientists shared information and compared their results, readers gain a new understanding of how they built a shared scientific discourse. This work is an essential resource for those interested in the history of science, the evolution of microscopy, and the intellectual shifts of the Enlightenment era.

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Fills a major gap in the history of life sciences by focusing on the eighteenth century.

Provides a thorough analysis of the main scientific concerns held by Enlightenment microscopists.

Examines how scientists developed methods to communicate and compare their research results.

Offers a new perspective on the evolution of microscopy during the Enlightenment period.

Explores the development of scientific discourse and shared knowledge among researchers.

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Release Date
28 May 2009
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30 January 2008

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