Michael Faraday and The Royal Institution

"I wish I had the space to detail the many excellences of this work. I can only say that this is both a good read and the best introduction I know to Faraday and the Royal Institution." -L. Pearce Williams, Isis "This volume can be thoroughly recommended to all. Like only the best reads it gives one an appetite to learn more about its topics." -Sir Hermann Bondi, Cambridge Evening News "Many volumes have been written about Faraday and his works, but this book is a gem." -Sir Geoffrey Allen, Chemistry and Industry " excellent book " -D. Allen Bromley "As a counter to current political conceits about science, as a window on to a unique and historical institution, and as an inspirational account of one man's triumphant progress in science, this book is warmly recommended." -Colin Russell, Times Higher Education Supplement "The book is generously and imaginatively illustrated and is directed to the general reader Thomas writes with eloquence and grace an admirable addition to the canon." -Derek A. Davenport, Bulletin for the History of Chemistry " readable, accessible, and admirably captures the spirit of celebration Thomas has struck his target quite accurately. There is enough here to interest the nonspecialist while professional scientists with a passing acquaintance with Faraday will discover several things that they had not previously appreciated It is difficult for the reader not to be caught up by Thomas's enthusiasm both for Faraday the man and for the moral and scientific ideals that he came to represent." -New Scientist " it offers a lively and accessible introduction to his life and work, and especially to his relationship with the Royal Institution." -Bruce J. Hunt, Science

Autorentext
J.M Thomas

Klappentext
Michael Faraday's life and his relationship with the Royal Institution speak to us across the years, making for a fascinating read. Written in a concise, nontechnical style, Michael Faraday and the Royal Institution: The Genius of Man and Place is a human account that provides an introduction to the roots of modern science and ways in which scientists work. The book is lavishly illustrated with drawings, cartoons, photographs, and letters-many never before published. There is no similar book on Faraday that interprets his genius in modern, everyday terms, making it understandable, interesting, and exciting reading for scientists and nonscientists alike.

Zusammenfassung
A self-educated man who knew no mathematics, Michael Faraday rose from errand boy to become one of Britain's greatest scientists. This work provides an introduction to the roots of modern science and ways in which scientists work. It is illustrated with drawings, cartoons, photographs, and letters.

Inhalt
Setting the scene. Rumford, Davy and the Royal Institution. From errand boy to the grand tour. Faraday's scientific contributions. Faraday's writings. Faraday the man. Faraday's influence upon the Royal Institution. The popularization of science. Appendices.

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