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Filtering by: Creator Haag, J. R. (Joseph Roy), 1896- Degree Field General Science Subject Olmsted, Denison, 1791-1859

Denison Olmsted (1791-1859), scientist, teacher, Christian : a biographical study of the connection of science with religion in antebellum America

Creator:

Schoepflin, Gary Lee

Abstract:

A biographical study of Denison Olmsted, focusing upon his own Christian world view and its connection with his various activities in science, supports the view that religion served as a significant factor in the promotion of science in America during this time period. Olmsted taught physics, meteorology and astronomy at...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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