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Thomas Beddoes M.D. 1760–1808

Chemist, Physician, Democrat

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  • © 1984

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  1. Dorothy A. Stansfield
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Part of the book series: Chemists and Chemistry (CACH, volume 3)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. Introduction

    • Dorothy A. Stansfield
    Pages 1-5

  3. Early Life

    • Dorothy A. Stansfield
    Pages 6-20

  4. Edinburgh Medical School

    • Dorothy A. Stansfield
    Pages 21-30

  5. Chemical Reader

    • Dorothy A. Stansfield
    Pages 31-59

  6. The Midland Circle

    • Dorothy A. Stansfield
    Pages 60-79

  7. Revolutionary and Educationalist

    • Dorothy A. Stansfield
    Pages 80-96

  8. Bristol: Reviewing for The Monthly Review

    • Dorothy A. Stansfield
    Pages 97-119

  9. The Arrival of Coleridge/Political and Literary Activities

    • Dorothy A. Stansfield
    Pages 120-144

  10. The Pneumatic Institute/Humphry Davy

    • Dorothy A. Stansfield
    Pages 145-174

  11. Preventive Medicine

    • Dorothy A. Stansfield
    Pages 175-196

  12. Religio Medici

    • Dorothy A. Stansfield
    Pages 197-215

  13. Behind the Print

    • Dorothy A. Stansfield
    Pages 216-240

  14. Family and Reputation

    • Dorothy A. Stansfield
    Pages 241-253

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 254-306
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About this book

We meet in Thomas Beddoes an able chemist, engaged in a field where impor­ tant new discoveries were being made; a good doctor eager to fmd experi­ mentally soun. d ways of healing and to make known the principles of maintaining good health; a vigorous, independent man sharing the hope which the ideas of the French Revolution gave so many 9f his contemporaries. In his life he was a controversial figure and judgement and detached appreciation of his work was often made impossible by anger at his 'revolutionary' political views. It becomes evident that where Beddoes was held in esteem and where he had influence it was not for particular activities but for what he was 'in the round'. With due respect - and with gratitude - to specialist accounts of his achievements as a chemist and of his endeavours to fmd a cure for pulmonary consumption and his efforts to bring about an understanding of the importance of preventive medicine, I have tried in this account to 'see him whole'. Historians of chemistry and of medicine; educationalists; and those concerned with 'women's studies' will each continue to find particular episodes or parts of Beddoes' life of special interest. At the same time I hope this, the first attempt at a biography - for J. E. Stock's 1811 account is truly named "Memoirs" - will add to our understanding of his varied activities.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Thomas Beddoes M.D. 1760–1808

  • Book Subtitle: Chemist, Physician, Democrat

  • Authors: Dorothy A. Stansfield

  • Series Title: Chemists and Chemistry

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-6303-0

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: D. Reidel Publishing Company 1984

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-90-277-1686-6Due: 30 June 1984

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-009-6305-4Published: 08 October 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-009-6303-0Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: 332

  • Topics: Chemistry/Food Science, general

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