Loath to print the reluctant scientific author, 1500-1750 / Nicole Howard.
| Author/creator | Howard, Nicole |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2022. |
| Description | x, 218 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction. "A Vast Ocean of Books" -- Authorial Attitudes toward Print -- "To the Unprejudiced Reader": The Rhetoric of Prefaces in Early Modern Science -- The Controlled Distribution of Scientific Works -- "A True and Ingenious Discovery": New Print Technologies and the Sciences -- Silent Midwives: The Role of Editors in Early Modern Science. |
| Abstract | "The author explains that scientists had many concerns about putting their work into print when the printing press made that possible. This book explores both their attitudes and their strategies for navigating the publishing world"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021028402 |
| ISBN | 9781421443683 (hardcover ; acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |