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

by J.M. Thomas

Book Overview

A self-educated man who knew no mathematics, Michael Faraday rose from errand boy to become one of Britain's greatest scientists. Faraday made the discoveries upon which most of twentieth-century technology is based and readers of this book will enjoy finding out in how many ways we are indebted to him. The story of his life speaks to us across the years and is a fascinating read, especially when the tale is told with the understanding and gusto...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750301457
• ISBN13: 9780750301459
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 8.6"