The Scientists

Name: The Scientists
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SKU: 9780500297063
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The Scientists delves into the profound stories of individuals who have shaped our understanding of the natural world. It's a compelling exploration of the lives, discoveries, and legacies of pioneering figures in science, providing insights into their contributions and the impact they have had on human knowledge. This book bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and the personal tales of the extraordinary minds behind them.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the people and ideas that have shaped the world of science. It provides intriguing insights into the lives and contributions of groundbreaking scientists throughout history, revealing the human stories behind scientific discovery. If you appreciate a blend of biography and scientific exploration, this book could be an engaging read.

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Forty articles expertly curated by biographer Andrew Robinson provide an unrivalled account of the lives and personalities behind the greatest scientific breakthroughs of all time.

Who made us see the atom, our minds, our planet and the universe afresh? How did we uncover the mysteries of life on earth? What next?

The theories, discoveries, and inventions of scientists have revolutionised our consciousness. Think of gravity, evolution, relativity, radioactivity and the Big Bang; electric motors, vaccines, nuclear power and computers. Behind these breakthroughs lie the personal stories of men and women with vision and determination: singular thinkers who defied adversity in their quest for answers.

The Scientists tells the remarkable lives of the pioneers - from Galileo, Faraday and Darwin, through Pasteur and Marie Curie, to Einstein, Freud and Turing. Written by an international team of distinguished scientists, historians and science writers, it will intrigue budding scientists; those fascinated by the lives of great individuals; and anyone curious to know how we came to understand the exterior world and the pulse of life within.

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The Scientists is praised for its broad appeal to both scientists and non-scientists, capturing the interest of a wide audience. It offers a glimpse into the intriguing lives of individuals who were instrumental in driving scientific breakthroughs, showcasing their complex and fascinating personalities.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500297063

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 7 Illustrations, black and white; 20 Illustrations, color

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Edited by Andrew Robinson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 320

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

Andrew Robinson is the author of twenty-five books in the arts and sciences, including biographies of Albert Einstein, Thomas Young, Michael Ventris and Jean-François Champollion. He holds degrees from Oxford University and the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, has been a Visiting Fellow of Wolfson College, Cambridge, and is currently a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society.