Michael Faraday and the Royal Institution - The Genius of Man and Place (Pbk)

List of contents

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.

About the author

J.M Thomas

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: J. M. Thomas, J.M Thomas, J.m (Master of Peterhouse Thomas
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781138429741
• ISBN: 978-1-138-42974-1
• No. of pages: 246
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy; SCIENCE / Physics / General, Physics