The education of the eye

Description:

"The Royal Polytechnic Institution's story is the first episode in the long, diverse history of the University of Westminster. Drawing on an extensive range of primary and secondary sources this book explores the Institution's reputation for visual spectacle and the popularisation of science. It is lavishly illustrated with contemporary images. A print paperback can be purchased direct from the University of Westminster for £20 following this link: www.westminster.ac.uk/historybooks Staff, students and alumni can claim a 20% discount on this price."

subjects: Institutions & learned societies: general,  Higher & further education, tertiary education,  Social & cultural history,  Impact of science & technology on society,  History of education,  History of science,  Legal history,  European history,  History of the Americas,  Computer programming / software development,  Gender studies: women,  Popular culture,  Finland,  Film: styles & genres,  Gender studies: men,  History,  Universities and colleges,  Royal Polytechnic Institution (London, England)