Thrifty science : making the most of materials in the history of experiment /: making the most of materials in the history of experiment. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Simon Werrett.
• Authors: Werrett, Simon
• Contents: Introduction -- Thrifty science: oeconomy and experiment -- Making a home for experiment -- Shifty science: how to make use of things -- The power of lasting: maintenance and cleaning -- The broken world: repairs and recycling -- Secondhand science -- Auctions and the dismantling of science -- The palatial laboratory: economy and experiment -- Conclusion.
• Publisher Details: Chicago London : The University of Chicago Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 507.8; Science -- Experiments -- History -- 18th century; Science -- Experiments -- History -- 17th century; Science -- Experiments -- Economic aspects; Science -- History; Home economics -- History; Home economics; Science; Science -- Experiments; SCIENCE / Study & Teaching; Electronic books; Electronic books; History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780226610399
• Related ISBNs: 022661039X; 9780226610252; 022661025X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.