Alan Q Morton
Biographic Data
| ID | 3769094 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alan Q Morton |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alan Q |
| FAMILY NAME | Morton |
| SIGNATURE | MORTON A Q |
| AFFILIATIONS | Science Museum |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1990 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1995 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
King George III Collection
A. Q. Morton, J. A. Wess; King George III Collection: The Curators’ Response, Journal of the History of Collections, Volume 7, Issue 1, 1 January 1995, Pages 12
The Historical Context of the Models of Stephen Demainbray in the King George Iii Collection
From a study of the provenance of the models of Stephen Demainbray and their use in his lectures on natural philosophy in the 1750s, we show how these models provide an intermediate stage between collection of curiosities and later collections formed by institutions for educational purposes.
Concepts of power
How may scientific research contribute effectively to industrial development? This question has been debated for many years. However, a recent development in this discussion has come from a number of eminent scientists and others who have become concerned with what has become known as the public understanding of science. According to them, a greater understanding of science by members of the public would result in a higher value being placed on s…
Packaging history
(1994). Packaging history: The emergence of the uniform product code (UPC) in the United States, 1970–75. History and Technology: Vol. 11, Information Technologies and Socio‐Technical Systems, pp. 101-111
Lectures on natural philosophy in London, 1750–1765
Over the last forty years several historians have drawn attention to aspects of the activities of lecturers on natural philosophy in Britain in the eighteenth century. Hans and others looked at the part these lecturers played in the development of education, particularly adult education. Musson and Robinson considered the possible connection between the work of the lecturers and the growth of industry, and Inkster and others have explored the rel…
Lectures on natural philosophy in London, 1750–1765
Over the last forty years several historians have drawn attention to aspects of the activities of lecturers on natural philosophy in Britain in the eighteenth century. Hans and others looked at the part these lecturers played in the development of education, particularly adult education. Musson and Robinson considered the possible connection between the work of the lecturers and the growth of industry, and Inkster and others have explored the rel…
Concepts of power
How may scientific research contribute effectively to industrial development? This question has been debated for many years. However, a recent development in this discussion has come from a number of eminent scientists and others who have become concerned with what has become known as the public understanding of science. According to them, a greater understanding of science by members of the public would result in a higher value being placed on s…
Lectures on natural philosophy in London, 1750–1765
Over the last forty years several historians have drawn attention to aspects of the activities of lecturers on natural philosophy in Britain in the eighteenth century. Hans and others looked at the part these lecturers played in the development of education, particularly adult education. Musson and Robinson considered the possible connection between the work of the lecturers and the growth of industry, and Inkster and others have explored the rel…
Packaging history
(1994). Packaging history: The emergence of the uniform product code (UPC) in the United States, 1970–75. History and Technology: Vol. 11, Information Technologies and Socio‐Technical Systems, pp. 101-111
King George III Collection
A. Q. Morton, J. A. Wess; King George III Collection: The Curators’ Response, Journal of the History of Collections, Volume 7, Issue 1, 1 January 1995, Pages 12
The Historical Context of the Models of Stephen Demainbray in the King George Iii Collection
From a study of the provenance of the models of Stephen Demainbray and their use in his lectures on natural philosophy in the 1750s, we show how these models provide an intermediate stage between collection of curiosities and later collections formed by institutions for educational purposes.
Concepts of power
How may scientific research contribute effectively to industrial development? This question has been debated for many years. However, a recent development in this discussion has come from a number of eminent scientists and others who have become concerned with what has become known as the public understanding of science. According to them, a greater understanding of science by members of the public would result in a higher value being placed on s…
Engineering (3 works) · History (3 works) · Archaeology (2 works) · Art (2 works) · Art history (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Epistemology (2 works) · George (robot) (2 works) · Historical Art and Culture Studies (2 works) · Historical Philosophy and Science (2 works)