Untertitel:
A Biography of Sir Norman Lockyer, Founder Editor of Nature
Herausgeber:
Springer Palgrave Macmillan
Sir Norman Lockyer left Nature , the world's leading scientific journal, as his lasting memorial. But his life, and controversial theories, are an important part of science history. His ideas were at the forefront of public debate, and ranged from brilliant to perverse. This entertaining book is a fascinating insight into his eventful life
'Meadows's biography constitutes an important, absorbing and eminently readable narrative of Lockyer's role in transforming the practice and social organization of late Victorian science.' - Zaheer Baber, Nature 'This book, now republished after 30 years, is well researched and well written throughout, giving an excellent glimpse into the life of an eminent Victorian scientist.' - John Uttin, Chemistry World
Autorentext
Jack Meadows was formerly Professor of Astronomy and of the History of Science at Leicester University, UK. He is now Emeritus Professor of Information Science at Loughborough University, UK.
Klappentext
Sir Norman Lockyer left Nature , the world's leading scientific journal, as his lasting memorial. But his life, and controversial theories, are an important part of science history. His ideas were at the forefront of public debate, and ranged from brilliant to perverse. This entertaining book is a fascinating insight into his eventful life
Inhalt
Foreword; P. Campbell The Militant Civil Servant The Man of Letters The Man of Science The Devonshire Commission South Kensington and Meteorology What is an Atom? The Philosopher's Stone Family and Friends A New Orientation Education and National Progress The Final Push Afterward
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