System of Mechanical Philosophy - Mechanical Philosoph

Published in 1822, this four-volume illustrated collection of scientific writings includes Robison's insightful contributions to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.

List of contents

Electricity; Magnetism; Variation of the compass; Temperament of the scale of music; Speaking trumpet; Marine trumpet; Musical trumpet; Watch-work; Seamanship.

About the author

Dr. John Robison has over fifteen years of leadership experience in the public safety profession, and he currently serves as Director of Public Safety, where he leads over 250 police officers, firefighters, and 911 dispatchers. John is also a leadership instructor for a national training agency where he teaches and develops leaders from organizations throughout the country. Additionally, John works as an instructor for two different universities in Georgia.

Summary

During his long and varied career, which included academic posts at the universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, John Robison (1739–1805) contributed many articles to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Published in 1822, this four-volume collection, edited by his pupil David Brewster (1781–1868), includes these and other insightful scientific writings.

Product details

• Authors: John Robison
• Assisted by: David Brewster (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.08.2014
• EAN: 9781108070409
• ISBN: 978-1-108-07040-9
• No. of pages: 704
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Technology; Cambridge Library Collection -
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous