All Formats & Editions

Michael Faraday (1791 -1867) was an English scientist who contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His main discoveries include those of electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism and electrolysis. Although Faraday received little formal education, he... Read Full Overview

""Faraday As A Discoverer"" is a book written by John Tyndall, a contemporary of Michael Faraday, one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century. The book is a detailed account of Faraday's life and work, focusing on his scientific discoveries and contributions to... Read Full Overview

It has been thought desirable to give you and the world some image of MICHAEL FARADAY, as a scientific investigator and discoverer. The attempt to respond to this desire has been to me a labour of difficulty, if also a labour of love. For however well acquainted I may be with... Read Full Overview

Faraday As A Discoverer is a fascinating glimpse into the contributions Faraday made in the fields of chemistry and electronics through his dedication as an observer and experimenter. Published about the same time Thomas Edison filed for his first patent, this book asks the question... Read Full Overview