Abstract
Utilizing environmental archival materials from the UK, State, Science and the Skies presents a groundbreaking historical account of the development of a state science of atmospheric pollution.
Offers the most extensive historical and geographical account of atmospheric government and pollution in Britain, available today
Presents archival material from 150 years of British history that represents an original contribution to our knowledge of the history of science and government
Develops an innovative combination of Foucauldian history of government with a history of atmospheric science
Raises crucial questions about the nature of state/science relations and the conditions under which environmental knowledge is produced
Offers the most extensive historical and geographical account of atmospheric government and pollution in Britain, available today
Presents archival material from 150 years of British history that represents an original contribution to our knowledge of the history of science and government
Develops an innovative combination of Foucauldian history of government with a history of atmospheric science
Raises crucial questions about the nature of state/science relations and the conditions under which environmental knowledge is produced
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Wiley |
| Number of pages | 296 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781444307870 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781405191746 |
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| Publication status | Published - 04 Sept 2009 |
Publication series
| Name | RGSIBG Book Series |
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