{"title":"Jane Desborough","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Jane Desborough, a renowned author celebrated for her knack for making science not just engaging, but thrilling. If you’ve ever thought science was all facts and no fun, Jane’s works are here to change your perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout contributions is the intriguing book \u003cem\u003eScience City\u003c\/em\u003e, which immerses readers in a vibrant exploration of scientific concepts in everyday life. It’s perfect for anyone with a curiosity for the natural world or a budding scientist looking for inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJane Desborough expertly combines fact with flair, making complex scientific ideas accessible and entertaining. Her writings are a wonderful addition to any bookshelf, whether you are a student, an educator, or simply a lover of science and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"science-city-by-alexandra-rose-9781785512049","title":"Science City","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany cities around the world could claim to have a rich scientific history. However, between 1550 and 1800, London fostered its very own particular brand of scientific enquiry and practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eScience City\u003c\/i\u003e explores how science shaped London, and how London shaped science, as Britain's new capital grew to become a powerful world city, a nexus of administration for ambitious scientific projects, and a place to obtain exceptional scientific equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis richly illustrated book accompanies \u003ci\u003eScience City 1550-1800: The Linbury Gallery\u003c\/i\u003e at the Science Museum, London, scheduled to open in the autumn of 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Science City\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: A New Trade in London, 1550-1650\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Experiment and the City, 1660-1727\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Public Science in London, 1720-1790\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Science in a World City, 1745-1800\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Making Instruments Today: An Interview with Joanna Migdal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Experimental Science Today: The Role of the Royal Society\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: London Today: Inspiring Futures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEndnotes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor biographies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127267283180,"sku":"9781785512049","price":63.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781785512049.jpg?v=1737603533"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jane-desborough.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}