Cambridge scientific minds:

Since the 'scientific revolution' of the seventeenth century, a great number of distinguished scientists and mathematicians have been associated with the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Scientific Minds provides a portrait of some of the most eminent scientists associated with the Unive...

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Other Authors: Harman, P. M. 1943- (Editor), Mitton, Simon 1946- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2002
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Summary:Since the 'scientific revolution' of the seventeenth century, a great number of distinguished scientists and mathematicians have been associated with the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Scientific Minds provides a portrait of some of the most eminent scientists associated with the University over the past 400 years, including accounts of the work of three of the greatest figures in the entire history of science, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and James Clerk Maxwell. The chronological balance reflects the increasing importance of science in the recent history of the University. The book comprises personal memoirs and historical essays, including contributions by leading Cambridge scientists. Cambridge Scientific Minds will be of interest not only to graduates of the University, science students and historians of science, but to anyone wishing to gain an insight into some of the greatest scientific minds in history
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Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 343 pages)
ISBN:9781107590137
DOI:10.1017/CBO9781107590137

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