Science in Ireland, 1800-1930: Tradition and reform: Proceedings of an international symposium held at Trinity College Dublin, March 1986 (1988)
Trinity College Dublin
Edition Details: Edited by Nudds, John R. (et al.).
Physical Details: 208 pp.; illus.; notes; index
Description Contents: Grattan-Guinness, Ivor: Mathematical research and instruction in Ireland: 1782-1840. Brock, William H.: Reforming mathematics education: An Anglo-Irish connection. Spearman, T.D.: James MacCullagh. O'Donnell, Sean: William Rowan Hamilton: The roots of creativity. Desmond MacHale: George Boole's scientific work in Cork. James, Frank A.J.L.: George Gabriel Stokes and William Thomson: Biographical attitudes towards their Irish origins. Lawlor, Susan M.P. McKenna: Astronomy in Ireland from the late 18th to the end of the 19th century. Wayman, P.A.: Rev. John Brinkley: A new start. Bennett, J.A.: Lord Rosse and the giant reflector. Taylor, David, McGuckian, Mary: Lunar temperature measurements at Birr Castle. O'Hara, James G.: Humphrey Lloyd: Ambassador of Irish science and technology. O'Hara, James G.: The international standing of Irish science at the end of the 19th century: The Hertz-FitzGerald correspondence. McMillan, Norman Douglas: Rev. Samuel Haughton and the age of the earth controversy. Nudds, John R.: John Joly: Brilliant polymath. D. de Cogan: Ireland and the physics of submarine telegraphy. Harry, Owen: The Hon. Mrs. Ward (1827-1869): A wife, mother, microscopist and astronomer in Ireland 1854-1869. Breathnach, C.S.: Robert Woods (1865-1938): A neglected biophysicist.
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