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Half Hours With Modern Scientists (1872)

Half Hours With Modern Scientists (1872)

Huxley, Thomas Henry
Barker, George Frederick
Porter, Noah

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164329596
ISBN13: 9781164329596
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 302
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Half Hours With Modern Scientists is a book written by Thomas Henry Huxley, a prominent British biologist and science writer, and published in 1872. The book is a collection of essays on various scientific topics, including biology, geology, physics, and chemistry. Each essay is designed to be read in about half an hour, making it an accessible and engaging introduction to the world of science for the general reader.The book includes essays on some of the most important scientific discoveries of the time, such as the theory of evolution, the laws of thermodynamics, and the structure of the atom. Huxley's writing is clear and concise, and he uses a range of analogies and examples to help readers understand complex scientific concepts.In addition to discussing scientific theories and discoveries, Huxley also explores the lives and personalities of some of the most famous scientists of the day, including Charles Darwin, Michael Faraday, and John Tyndall. He provides insights into their work and their motivations, as well as their personal quirks and foibles.Overall, Half Hours With Modern Scientists is a fascinating and informative book that provides a window into the world of science in the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or the development of scientific thought.Other Authors Include James Hutchison Stirling, E. D. Cope And John V. Tyndall.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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