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Knowledge and the Public Interest, 1575–1725

About Knowledge and the Public Interest, 1575–1725

Today, the idea that the advancement of knowledge serves the public interest is a truism. It was once the subject of widespread and lively debate. This book recovers how advancing knowledge deployed contentious political strategies of advancing empire. It can inform current debates over the value and practices of research.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781107526013
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 360
  • Published:
  • May 31, 2017
  • Dimensions:
  • 227x153x29 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 552 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: April 30, 2025

Description of Knowledge and the Public Interest, 1575–1725

Today, the idea that the advancement of knowledge serves the public interest is a truism. It was once the subject of widespread and lively debate. This book recovers how advancing knowledge deployed contentious political strategies of advancing empire. It can inform current debates over the value and practices of research.

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