Author:
Morris Peter J.T.,Reed Peter
Abstract
Abstract
This chapter describes how Roscoe became a Member of Parliament and explores how being an academic chemist influenced his behavior as an MP. In particular, the chapter explores the relative success of his political career, and the relationship between science, academe, and politics. Elected as Liberal MP for South Manchester, Roscoe won his elections in 1886 and 1892, but lost to a Liberal Unionist, the Marquess of Lorne, in 1895. Roscoe focused on the reform of technical education, helping to obtain the so-called whisky money to fund technical education, but he was also involved with the possible taxation of saccharine, a bill to regulate pharmacies, and the issue of cholera in Mecca. He supported the Royal College of Science and the Science Museum. He played an important role in improving ventilation in the Houses of Parliament. Other leading issues he supported were temperance in Manchester, control of rabies, and metrication.
Publisher
Oxford University PressNew York
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