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The Anatomy of a Scientific Institution: The Paris Academy of Sciences, 1666-1803
By Roger Hahn
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By Roger Hahn
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The Anatomy of a Scientific Institution: The Paris Academy of Sciences, 1666-1803 delves into the Académie Royale des Sciences as a foundational force in French scientific advancement during the Enlightenment. Filling a significant gap in historical research, this study uses archival materials and existing literature to examine the Academy beyond its members' achievements, focusing on its distinct institutional character and its evolving roles over three turbulent centuries. The book outlin...