Barbara J. Shapiro:Eine Kultur der Tatsachen: England, 1550-1720 von Barbara J. Shapiro (englisch) Taschenbuch
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Virginia Quarterly Review, Vol. 76, No. 3. -R.W. Serjeantson, Trinity College. Ecclesiastical History, Vol. 52, No. 3, July 2001 "The book is filled with quotes and references to a very w… Mehr…
Virginia Quarterly Review, Vol. 76, No. 3. -R.W. Serjeantson, Trinity College. Ecclesiastical History, Vol. 52, No. 3, July 2001 "The book is filled with quotes and references to a very wide range of primary as well as secondary sources. The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE A Culture of Fact by Barbara J. Shapiro Barbara J. Shapiro traces the surprising genesis of the "fact," a modern concept that, she convincingly demonstrates, originated not in natural science but in legal discourse. She follows the concept's evolution and diffusion across a variety of... FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Barbara J. Shapiro traces the surprising genesis of the "fact," a modern concept that, she convincingly demonstrates, originated not in natural science but in legal discourse. She follows the concept's evolution and diffusion across a variety of disciplines in early modern England, examining how the emerging "culture of fact" shaped the epistemological assumptions of each intellectual enterprise.Drawing on an astonishing breadth of research, Shapiro probes the fact's changing identity from an alleged human action to a proven natural or human happening. The crucial first step in this transition occurred in the sixteenth century when English common law established a definition of fact which relied on eyewitnesses and testimony. The concept widened to cover natural as well as human events as a result of developments in news reportage and travel writing. Only then, Shapiro discovers, did scientific philosophy adopt the category "fact." With Francis Bacon advocating more stringent criteria, the witness became a vital component in scientific observation and experimentation.Shapiro also recounts how England's preoccupation with the fact influenced historiography, religion, and literature-which saw the creation of a fact-oriented fictional genre, the novel. Author Biography Barbara J. Shapiro is Professor of Rhetoric Emerita at the University of California, Berkeley. Her books include Beyond Reasonable Doubt and Probable Cause: Historical Perspectives on the Anglo-American Law of Evidence and Probability and Certainty in Seventeenth-Century England. Review "Shapiro has written an excellent work in intellectual and cultural history."-Virginia Quarterly Review, Vol. 76, No. 3. "A Culture of Fact is clearly written and lucidly arranged... The work rests upon an impressive amount of reading in the vernacular printed books of the period, and also makes use of some archival material from the Royal Society."-R.W. Serjeantson, Trinity College. Ecclesiastical History, Vol. 52, No. 3, July 2001 "The book is filled with quotes and references to a very wide range of primary as well as secondary sources. It will be of much heuristic value in studying the changing meanings of 'fact' in this period, quite apart from Shapiro's strong argument concerning the special role of the law."-Peter Dear, Cornell University. Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 36(4) Fall 2000 "This nutshell presentation does far from justice to the nuances of the basic argument of the book, still less to the striking nature of the supporting detail... It should be given a hearty welcome as a trenchant and well illustrated contribution to an ongoing debate."-Paul Dukes, Journal of European Studies, Fall 2000 "Fascinating work... Shapiro admirably achieves her aim, which is to shed light on questions relating to disciplinary development and permeability. She emphasizes the legal origins of 'fact' without overestimating legal influences in the development of other disciplines. She shows how this critical element of our language of empiricism was shaped out of legal practices and how a concept of 'fact' grounded in human acts and testimony became a commonplace of Anglo-American cultural practice."-Karen Cunningham, University of California, Los Angeles. Renaissance Quarterly "Commanding both a formidable range of reference and a lucid prose style, Shapiro has something interesting to say about almost every topic she touches... Shapiro's book can be recommended as essential reading for anyone concerned with the intellectual history of early modern England."-Wilfrid Prest, University of Adelaide. American Historical Review, February 2001 "A Culture of Fact is a superb realization of a great idea. Erudite, conceptually rich, and thought provoking, it also constitutes an important supplement to several areas of scholarship in early modern English intellectual history."-Donald R. Kelley, James Westfall Thompson Professor of History, Rutgers University, and Editor, Journal of the History of Ideas "Barbara Shapiro's original account of the concept of fact in early-modern English culture moves outward from law to virtually every area of professional and lay intellectual curiosity and endeavor. Thoughtful, learned, and admirably lucid, A Culture of Fact is an important contribution to the study of post-Medieval Western culture in general."-Thomas A. Green, University of Michigan Long Description Barbara J. Shapiro traces the surprising genesis of the "fact," a modern concept that, she convincingly demonstrates, originated not in natural science but in legal discourse. She follows the concept's evolution and diffusion across a variety of disciplines in early modern England, examining how the emerging "culture of fact" shaped the epistemological assumptions of each intellectual enterprise.Drawing on an astonishing breadth of research, Shapiro probes the fact's changing identity from an alleged human action to a proven natural or human happening. The crucial first step in this transition occurred in the sixteenth century when English common law established a definition of fact which relied on eyewitnesses and testimony. The concept widened to cover natural as well as human events as a result of developments in news reportage and travel writing. Only then, Shapiro discovers, did scientific philosophy adopt the category "fact." With Francis Bacon advocating more stringent criteria, the witness became a vital component in scientific observation and experimentation. Shapiro also recounts how England's preoccupation with the fact influenced historiography, religion, and literature--which saw the creation of a fact-oriented fictional genre, the novel. Review Quote "This nutshell presentation does far from justice to the nuances of the basic argument of the book, still less to the striking nature of the supporting detail. . . It should be given a hearty welcome as a trenchant and well illustrated contribution to an ongoing debate."-Paul Dukes, Journal of European Studies, Fall 2000 Details ISBN0801488494 Author Barbara J. Shapiro Short Title CULTURE OF FACT Publisher Cornell University Press Language English ISBN-10 0801488494 ISBN-13 9780801488498 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Imprint Cornell University Press Place of Publication Ithaca Country of Publication United States Pages 296 Residence CA, US Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780801488498 AU Release Date 2003-04-10 NZ Release Date 2003-04-10 US Release Date 2003-04-10 UK Release Date 2003-04-10 Publication Date 2003-04-10 Subtitle England, 1550–1720 Alternative 9780801436864 DEWEY 111.0942 Audience Undergraduate We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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