{"product_id":"ingenious-by-richard-munson-9781324123545","title":"Ingenious","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Franklin was one of the preeminent scientists of his time. Driven by curiosity, he conducted cutting-edge research on electricity, heat, ocean currents, weather patterns, chemical bonds, and plants. But today, Franklin is remembered more for his political prowess and diplomatic achievements than his scientific creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this incisive and rich account of Benjamin Franklin's life and career, Richard Munson recovers this vital part of Franklin's story, reveals his modern relevance, and offers a compelling portrait of a shrewd experimenter, clever innovator, and visionary physicist whose fame opened doors to negotiate French support and funding for American independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMunson's riveting narrative explores how science underpins Franklin's entire story—from tradesman to inventor to nation-founder—and argues that Franklin's political life cannot be understood without giving proper credit to his scientific accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47562848501996,"sku":"9781324123545","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781324123545-ingenious.jpg?v=1776988117","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/ingenious-by-richard-munson-9781324123545","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}