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Science and Controversy: A Biography of Sir Norman Lockyer, Founder Editor of Nature (Macmillan Science)
A. J. Meadows
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Description for Science and Controversy: A Biography of Sir Norman Lockyer, Founder Editor of Nature (Macmillan Science)
Hardcover. Sir Norman Lockyer left Nature, the world's leading scientific journal, as his lasting memorial. But his life, and controversial theories, are an important part of science history. His ideas were at the forefront of public debate, and ranged from brilliant to perverse. This entertaining book is a fascinating insight into his eventful life Series: Macmillan Science. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGT; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 677.
Sir Norman Lockyer left Nature , the world's leading scientific journal, as his lasting memorial. But his life, and controversial theories, are an important part of science history. His ideas were at the forefront of public debate, and ranged from brilliant to perverse. This entertaining book is a fascinating insight into his eventful life
Sir Norman Lockyer left Nature , the world's leading scientific journal, as his lasting memorial. But his life, and controversial theories, are an important part of science history. His ideas were at the forefront of public debate, and ranged from brilliant to perverse. This entertaining book is a fascinating insight into his eventful life
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
Series
Macmillan Science
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230220201
SKU
V9780230220201
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About A. J. Meadows
Jack Meadows was formerly Professor of Astronomy and of the History of Science at Leicester University, UK. He is now Emeritus Professor of Information Science at Loughborough University, UK.
Reviews for Science and Controversy: A Biography of Sir Norman Lockyer, Founder Editor of Nature (Macmillan Science)
'Meadows's biography constitutes an important, absorbing and eminently readable narrative of Lockyer's role in transforming the practice and social organization of late Victorian science.' - Zaheer Baber, Nature 'This book, now republished after 30 years, is well researched and well written throughout, giving an excellent glimpse into the life of an eminent Victorian scientist.' - John Uttin, ... Read more