Science In The Making: Scientific Development As Chronicled Historic Papers In The Philosophical Magazine, with commentaries an

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Title Science In The Making: Scientific Development As Chronicled Historic Papers In The Philosophical Magazine, with commentaries an
Authors and Contributors      Edited by E. A. Davis
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:456
Category/GenreHistory of science
ISBN/Barcode 9780748402199
ClassificationsDewey:509
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations black & white illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date 22 May 1995
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This text celebrates, in four volumes, the bicentenary of the "Philosophical Magazine" and chronicles the history of scientific development as chonicled in its pages. Each volume previews a 50 year period and contains not only classical works but also papers of an amusing controversial nature. Commentaries preceding each part set the papers in the context of the time: Volume One 1798-1850 reproduces, in their orignal form, many celebrated papers of Davy, Faraday and Joule, as well as many papers on the nature of light and matter. Forewards by Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Nevill Mott and Professor John Meurig Thomas, in addition to a preface and introduction, trace the development of the "Philosophical Magazine" and provide an overview of scientific thought and achievements during the first half of the 19th century.