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The exaltation of science and the myth of progress, STEM CELLS OIP -…
The exaltation of science and the myth of progress
ROMANTICISM
Mary Shelley !
Frankenstein,or the modern prometheus
protagonist is the first embodiment of the theme of science
Frankenstein tries to create a human being
through the use of electricity and chemistry
In this novel science it is not associated with individual moral responsibility.
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Technological innovation
Agricoltural improvement
VICTORIAN AGE
Robert Louis Stevenson
The strange case of dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Stevenson drew inspiration for the description of Hyde from Darwin's studies
The scientist has created a potion able to release his evil side, mr Hide
Henry Jekyll was a briliant scientist
Two beings in perpetual struggle
DARWIN
Theory of evolution
Social darwinism
Individually compete naturally
The incompetent lose and the strong win
CHARLES DICKENS
OLIWER TWIST
The workhouse
Oliver wants some more
HARD TIMES
Mr Gradgring
Coketown
THE GREAT EXHIBITION
HOUSE OF CHRISTAL PALACE
It was built so other countries could show off their scientific and tecnological developments
It was destryed by fire in 1936
It had a politica purpose it showed british economic supremacy in the world
STEM CELLS
they are able to become all other kinds of cells
three characteristics
they are able to replicate for long periods;
they are unspecialised
they can turn into specialised
cure brain damage
Parkinson and Alzheimer
cure diabetes
spinal cord injuries and
heart stroke.
