From 1793 to 1805; yellow fever devastated U.S. port cities in a series of terrifying epidemics. The search for the cause and prevention of the disease involved many prominent American intellectuals; including Noah Webster and Benjamin Rush. This investigation produced one of the most substantial and innovative outpourings of scientific thought in early American history. But it also led to a heated and divisive debate―both political and theological―around the place of science in American society. Feverish Bodies; Enlightened Minds opens an important window onto the conduct of scientific inquiry in the early American republic. The debate between "contagionists;" who thought the disease was imported; and "localists;" who thought it came from domestic sources; reflected contemporary beliefs about God and creation; the capacities of the human mind; and even the appropriate direction of the new nation. Through this thoughtful investigation of the yellow fever epidemic and engaging examination of natural science in early America; Thomas Apel demonstrates that the scientific imaginations of early republicans were far broader than historians have realized: in order to understand their science; we must understand their ideas about God.
#601332 in Books Sheldon M Stern 2005-01-18 2005-01-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .80 x 6.00l; .74 #File Name: 0804750777256 pagesThe Week the World Stood Still Inside the Secret Cuban Missile Crisis
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Bringing History to LifeBy Denise-MarieStern did an amazing job bringing history to life. History can be hard to read depending on the historian; but Stern did a great job making it come alive. Fast Reading and Enjoyable1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. the Kennedy tape recordings of the meetings during the Cuban ...By john lacroixthe Kennedy tape recordings of the meetings during the Cuban Missle Crisis; Hard to put down as Jfk and his advisors struggle with the concept of nuclear war.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great read and presentationBy Steve F.Excellent read; lots of detail in a smaller book; new information on this critical event; does a great job of helping you visualize every player in the meetings.
