The Life Of James Clerk Maxwell: With A Selection From His Correspondence And Occasional Writings And A Sketch Of His Contributions To Science

By Lewis Campbell and William Garnett

Book Overview

The Life of James Clerk Maxwell is a biography of the renowned Scottish physicist and mathematician, James Clerk Maxwell. Written by Lewis Campbell, this book provides a comprehensive account of Maxwell's life, work, and contributions to science.The book begins with a detailed account of Maxwell's childhood and education, tracing his early interests in science and mathematics. It then goes on to explore his academic career, including his time at the University of Cambridge and his appointment as professor of physics at King's College London.Throughout the book, Campbell provides insights into Maxwell's scientific achievements, including his groundbreaking work on electromagnetism and his contributions to the development of the kinetic theory of gases. The book also includes a selection of Maxwell's correspondence and occasional writings, providing readers with a glimpse into his personal life and interests.Overall, The Life of James Clerk Maxwell is an engaging and informative biography that offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163131466
• ISBN13: 9781163131466
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 676 Pages
• Weight: 1.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"