1991. xii, 360pp. 15 b&w illustrations. "This book locates Faraday and his science in the context of the Sandemanians. We gain both a new interpretation of one of the most important scientists of the nineteenth century and a fascinating insight into the relation between science and religion." Previous owner's name inside the front cover, otherwise the book is in excellent condition.

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Titel

Michael Faraday: Sandemanian and Scientist: A Study of Science and Religion in the Nineteenth Century: A Study of Science and Religion in the 19th Century

Verlag

MacMillan Press Ltd, London

Ver�ffentlichungsdatum

1991

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN-10

0333588029

ISBN-13

9780333588024

Bindung

Soft cover

Ausgabe

First Edition

Zustand

Very Good Plus

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'Deserves to be as popular with non-specialists as with those who have a science background...I can think of sixth-formers I would offer it to, and I know of an eighty-year-old (non-specialist) who would not let me finish my copy in peace' - Elspeth Crawford, Physics Education 'Cantor...achieves a level of insight into Farday's life which far surpasses all other biographies. It will form the basis on which future studies of all aspects of Faraday's life and work will have to be built' - Frank A.J.James, British Journal for the History of Science 'A sympathetic and accessible treatment of Faraday's life and work' - David Gooding, Physics World 'For those who want to know more about one of the UK's greatest figures, it is essential reading' - A.R.Butler, Chemistry in Britain 'Excellent Biography' - John Kerr, Scientific and Medical Network Newsletter This book locates Faraday and his science in the context of the Sandemanians. We gain both a new interpretation of one of the most important scientists of the nineteenth century and a fascinating insight into the relation between science and religion.

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