G.N. Cantor – författare

Michael Faraday made important experimental discoveries, such as the principles behind the electric motor, transformer and dynamo, and he introduced novel and insightful scientific theories, such as field theory. He was also a communicator of science. The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, which are now seen on television by millions of people each year, were founded by Faraday. This short biography follows Faraday's lead since it aims to show, in non-technical language, how one major scientist lived and worked. It is a contribution to the public understanding of science and also to the bicentanary celebrations of Faraday's birth.

* A descriptive and analytical guide to the development of Western science from AD 1500, and to the diversity and course of that development first in Europe and later across the world* Presented in clear, non-technical language* Extensive indexes of Subjects and Names`Indeed a companion volume whose 67 essays give pleasure and instruction ... an ambitious and successful work.' - Times Literary Supplement`This work is an essential resource for libraries everywhere. For specialist science libraries willing to keep just one encyclopaedic guide to history, for undergraduate libraries seeking to provide easily accessible information, for the devisers of university curricula, for the modern social historian or even the eclectic scientist taking a break from simply making history, this is the book for you.' - Times Higher Education Supplement`A pleasure to read with a carefully chosen typeface, well organized pages and ample margins ... it is very easy to find one's way around. This is a book which will be consulted widely.' - Technovation`This is a commendably easy book to use.' - British Journal of the History of Science`Scholars from other areas entering this field, students taking the vertical approach and teachers coming from any direction cannot fail to find this an invaluable text.' - History of Science Journal

The 67 chapters of this book describe and analyse the development of Western science from 1500 to the present day. Divided into two major sections - 'The Study of the History of Science' and 'Selected Writings in the History of Science' - the volume describes the methods and problems of research in the field and then applies these techniques to a wide range of fields.Areas covered include:* the Copernican Revolution* Genetics* Science and Imperialism* the History of Anthropology* Science and Religion* Magic and Science.The companion is an indispensable resource for students and professionals in History, Philosophy, Sociology and the Sciences as well as the History of Science. It will also appeal to the general reader interested in an introduction to the subject.