The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments

Name: The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments
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SKU: 9780099464587
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By George Johnson

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The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments by George Johnson explores ten pivotal experiments in the history of science, highlighting the elegance and simplicity with which these groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of scientists who, through clever experimentation, have contributed significantly to our understanding of the natural world. Each chapter illustrates how these experiments, from gravity to electromagnetism, reflect the innovative spirit of scientific inquiry.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the elegant simplicity and profound insights that have shaped our understanding of the natural world. It explores the stories behind pivotal scientific experiments conducted by some of history's greatest minds, offering a compelling narrative that blends scientific discovery with historical context. If you enjoy exploring the intersection of curiosity, ingenuity, and scientific breakthroughs, this book could be a delightful read.

The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments

Tells the stories of ten beautiful experiments which changed the world.

One of the world's finest science journalists tells the story of the ten greatest scientific experiments - which in a moment profoundly changed our understanding of the universe.

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One of the world's finest science journalists tells the story of the ten greatest scientific experiments - which in a moment profoundly changed our understanding of the universe.

The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments by George Johnson tells the stories of ten beautiful experiments which changed the world. From Galileo singing to mark time as he measured the pull of gravity, and Newton carefully inserting a needle behind his own eye, to Joule packing a thermometer on his honeymoon to take the temperature of waterfalls, and Michelson recovering from a dark depression to discover that light moves at the same speed in every direction - these ten dedicated men employed diamonds, dogs, frogs and even their own bodies as they worked to discover the laws of nature and of the universe.

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The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments by George Johnson is praised for its engaging and finely crafted writing, offering a delightful mix of scientific insight and human interest. The book's lively narrative reveals the beauty of science through captivating vignettes, effectively conveying the wonder of discovery. Additionally, Johnson's work highlights both the simplicity of genius in early research and insights into the corporatist nature of modern science.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099464587

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 183g

Pages: 208

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Education & Reference George Johnson Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

George Johnson is a science-writer for the New York Times and has also had work published in Scientific America, Time, Slate and Wired and in the collections The Best American Scientific Writing. His blog, The Cancer Chronicles, can be found at www.santafereview.com/chronicle