Thomas Henry Huxley: Communicating for ScienceThis volume presents a fresh view of Huxley's rhetorical experiences and legacy and closely analyzes his battle with orthodox theology. Careful attention is given to his reliance on three confidants, his maiden public lecture in 1852, his debate with Bishop Wilberforce in 1860, and his 1876 lecture tour of the United States. |
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Maiden Public Address 1852 | 45 |
Debate with Bishop Wilberforce 1860 | 63 |
Lecture Tour of the United States 1876 | 87 |
Rhetorical Combatant 18601895 | 111 |
Rhetorical Stance Secular Theologian | 126 |
Communicating with Close Friends The X Club | 143 |
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