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  • Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Stagnation of Scientific Advancement in 19th Century England

    by Charles Babbage, Collin Booth ...
    In "Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes," Charles Babbage presents a riveting analysis of the stagnation of scientific progress during the early 19th century in England. Combining empirical observations with rigorous argumentation, Babbage critiques institutional barriers and a prevailing disdain for scientific inquiry that hindered advancement. His literary ... Read more

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  • The Calculating Engine

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Charles Babbage ...
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    The Calculating Engine is centered around Charles Babbage and his groundbreaking work on mechanical computers. The talks about Babbage's life, struggles, and ambitions as he endeavours to create a mechanical device capable of automating complex mathematical calculations—the precursor to modern computers. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures

    by Charles Babbage ...
    "On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures" by Charles Babbage is a seminal work that explores the intersection of technology and economics. Babbage, known for his contributions to computing, delves into the efficiency of machinery and its impact on manufacturing processes. He discusses how the introduction of machines can enhance productivity, reduce labor costs, and ultimately transform ... Read more

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  • Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes

    by Charles Babbage ...
    "Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes" by Charles Babbage is a critical examination of the state of scientific inquiry in England during the 19th century. Babbage, a mathematician and inventor, articulates his concerns about the stagnation of scientific progress and the factors contributing to this decline. He emphasizes the importance of a robust scientific ... Read more

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  • Reflections on the Decline of Science in England

    by Charles Babbage ...
    Of the causes which have induced me to print this volume I have little to say; my own opinion is, that it will ultimately do some service to science, and without that belief I would not have undertaken so thankless a task. That it is too true not to make enemies, is an opinion in which I concur with several of my friends, although I should hope that what I have written will not give just reason ... Read more

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  • The Works of Charles Babbage Vol 9

    by Charles Babbage, Martin Campbell-Kelly ...
    A set of 11 volumes which contains all the known works of Charles Babbage, who has been described as the "pioneer of the computer". His mathematical, scientific and engineering work is highly significant for its original approach to problem-solving and is reset for today's reader. ... Read more

    $77.99 USD

  • Reflections on the Decline of Science in England and some of its Causes

    by Charles Babbage ...
    Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. HAD I INTENDED TO DEDICATE THIS VOLUME, I SHOULD HAVE INSCRIBED IT TO A NOBLEMAN WHOSE EXERTIONS IN PROMOTING EVERY OBJECT THAT CAN ADVANCE SCIENCE REFLECT LUSTRE UPON HIS RANK. BUT THE KINDNESS OF HIS NATURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN PAINED AT HAVING HIS NAME CONNECTED WITH STRICTURES, PERHAPS TOO SEVERELY JUST. I SHALL, THEREFORE, ABSTAIN FROM MENTIONING THE ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Passages from the Life of a Philosopher

    by Charles Babbage ...
    Charles Babbage is most often described as the father of the computer, inventing machines for calculating complex formulae which remain masterpieces of invention and technological genius. This autobiography presents a picture of Victorian England from one of her more brilliant sons ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Works of Charles Babbage Vol 2

    by Charles Babbage, Martin Campbell-Kelly ...
    A set of 11 volumes which contains all the known works of Charles Babbage, who has been described as the "pioneer of the computer". His mathematical, scientific and engineering work is highly significant for its original approach to problem-solving and is reset for today's reader. ... Read more

    $77.99 USD

  • The Works of Charles Babbage Vol 5

    by Charles Babbage, Martin Campbell-Kelly ...
    A set of 11 volumes which contains all the known works of Charles Babbage, who has been described as the "pioneer of the computer". His mathematical, scientific and engineering work is highly significant for its original approach to problem-solving and is reset for today's reader. ... Read more

    $77.99 USD

  • On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Charles Babbage ...
    Charles Babbage's On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures opens with a bold claim: the logic of factory work is not merely technical, but central to national prosperity, social progress, and even intellectual life. Drawing on factory visits across England and the Continent, Babbage explains in clear, practical language how tools, machines, and workshop systems extend human power, save time, ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Reflections on the Decline of Science in England

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Charles Babbage ...
    Charles Babbage delivers a fierce, witty indictment of English science, arguing that Britain is falling behind Europe through neglect, complacency, and bad institutional habits. He cites leading British and continental authorities, praises the rigor of French and German scientific publications, and insists that open criticism is necessary if truth and reform are to prevail. The work is both a ... Read more

    $1.99 USD