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    The Education of the Eye

    History of the Royal Polytechnic Institution 1838-1881

    Brenda Weeden

    Part of the The History of University of Westminster series.
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    The Royal Polytechnic Institution's story is the first episode in the long, diverse history of the University of Westminster. Drawing on an extensive range of primary and secondary sources this book explores the Institution's reputation for visual spectacle and the popularisation of science. It is lavishly illustrated with contemporary images.

    Disciplines:

    Historical Science Communication  History of Education  History of Science  Local History: London - Westminster  Popular Culture Studies  Sociology of Education 

    Keywords:

    University of Westminster The Royal Polytechnic The Polytechnic Institution John Henry Pepper science education early photography

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    Weeden, B. 2008. The Education of the Eye: History of the Royal Polytechnic Institution 1838-1881. London: University of Westminster Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.16997/book7
    Weeden, B., 2008. The Education of the Eye: History of the Royal Polytechnic Institution 1838-1881. London: University of Westminster Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.16997/book7
    Weeden, B. The Education of the Eye: History of the Royal Polytechnic Institution 1838-1881. University of Westminster Press, 2008. DOI: https://doi.org/10.16997/book7
    Weeden, B. (2008). The Education of the Eye: History of the Royal Polytechnic Institution 1838-1881. London: University of Westminster Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.16997/book7
    Weeden, Brenda. 2008. The Education of the Eye: History of the Royal Polytechnic Institution 1838-1881. London: University of Westminster Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.16997/book7



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    Additional Information

    Published on Nov. 1, 2008

    Language

    English

    Pages:

    110

    ISBN
    PDF 978-1-911534-20-4

    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.16997/book7