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Of Mammoths, Mastodons, Megalonyxes, And The Nation: Jefferson And The Question Of American Degeneracy, 1780-1812
Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p>Thomas Jefferson ranks among the most famous and most studied presidents, but few historical studies have focused on his scientific endeavors, particularly his work in natural history. By analyzing several of his writings, including the <em>Notes on the State of Virginia</em> and letters that pertained to mammoths and megalonyxes, this thesis explores the interrelationship between science and politics, especially in the context of nationalism. The emphasis Jefferson placed on the American <em>incognitum</em>—what would eventually be identified as the mastodon—reflected the emerging national consciousness of the future United States of America</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- History
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Thesis
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- History and Geography
- Year dc:date.available
- 2015
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Cameron, Marlena B.
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Dr. Ilaria Scaglia
- Dr. Daniel Van Kley
- Ms. Katharine Cannella
Subjects
dc:subject × 9Rights
- Language dc:language
- English
Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/173
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:csuepress.columbusstate.edu:theses_dissertations-1173