Science and Controversy
A Biography of Sir Norman Lockyer
2nd Edition
Published on 14. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-349-58724-7 (ISBN)
Description
Sir Norman Lockyer left Nature, the world's leading scientific journal, as his lasting memorial. But his life, and controversial theories, are an important part of science history. His ideas were at the forefront of public debate, and ranged from brilliant to perverse. This entertaining book is a fascinating insight into his eventful life
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Series
Edition
2nd 2008 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-349-58724-7 (9781349587247)
DOI
10.1007/978-0-230-59393-0
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09/2008
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Palgrave MacMillan
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Content
Foreword; P. Campbell The Militant Civil Servant The Man of Letters The Man of Science The Devonshire Commission South Kensington and Meteorology What is an Atom? The Philosopher's Stone Family and Friends A New Orientation Education and National Progress The Final Push Afterward