Michael Faraday and the Royal Institution: The Genius of Man and Place (Pbk)

By J.M. Thomas

Book Overview

Michael Faraday's life and his relationship with the Royal Institution speak to us across the years, making for a fascinating read. Written in a concise, nontechnical style, Michael Faraday and the Royal Institution: The Genius of Man and Place is a human account that provides an introduction to the roots of modern science and ways in which scientists work. The book is lavishly illustrated with drawings, cartoons, photographs, and letters-many never before published. There is no similar book on Faraday that interprets his genius in modern, everyday terms, making it understandable, interesting, and exciting reading for scientists and nonscientists alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750301457
• ISBN13: 9780750301459
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 8.6"