1st Edition
Michael Faraday and The Royal Institution The Genius of Man and Place (PBK)
By J.M Thomas
Copyright 1991
246 Pages
by
CRC Press
246 Pages
by
CRC Press
246 Pages
by
CRC Press
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A self-educated man who knew no mathematics, Michael Faraday rose from errand boy to become one of Britain's greatest scientists. Faraday made the discoveries upon which most of twentieth-century technology is based and readers of this book will enjoy finding out in how many ways we are indebted to him. The story of his life speaks to us across the years and is a fascinating read, especially when... Read more
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
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
Biography
J.M Thomas
"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
