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Edward Livingston Youmans Interpreter of Science for the People

Edward Livingston Youmans Interpreter of Science for the People

Fiske, John

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ISBN10: 054802958X
ISBN13: 9780548029589
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 612
Weight: 2.34
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Edward Livingston Youmans Interpreter of Science for the People is a biographical work written by John Fiske that explores the life and contributions of Edward Livingston Youmans, a prominent American science writer and popularizer in the late 19th century. Youmans was a pivotal figure in the dissemination of scientific knowledge to the general public, and his work helped to bridge the gap between the scientific community and the wider public. Fiske's book delves into Youmans' upbringing, education, and career, as well as his personal life and relationships. Through a detailed examination of Youmans' writings, lectures, and activism, Fiske paints a vivid picture of a man who was passionate about science and dedicated to making it accessible to all. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science communication and the role of science in American society during the 19th century.1894. A Sketch of His Life with selections from his published writings and extracts from his correspondence with Spencer, Huxley, Tyndall and others. Fiske, noted American philosopher and historian, narrates the story of the life of Edward Livingston Youmans, writer and the founder and editor of Popular Science Monthly, is best remembered for his Chemical Atlas, a scientific book in which the elements and principles of chemistry are represented by colored diagrams and symbols. The Atlas was a pioneering publication in the use of color to convey quantitative information. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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