Michael Faraday His Life And Work (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163205242)

""Michael Faraday: His Life and Work"" is a biography written by Silvanus Thompson, chronicling the life and achievements of the famous 19th-century English physicist and chemist, Michael Faraday. The book covers Faraday's early life, his struggles with poverty and lack of formal education, and his eventual rise to become one of the most influential scientists of his time. The book also delves into Faraday's groundbreaking research in the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry, including his discovery of electromagnetic induction and his development of the laws of electrolysis. Thompson provides a detailed account of Faraday's experiments, his methods, and the impact of his discoveries on the scientific community. In addition to his scientific contributions, the book also explores Faraday's personal life, including his marriage, his religious beliefs, and his relationships with other scientists of the time, such as Humphry Davy and James Clerk Maxwell. Overall, ""Michael Faraday: His Life and Work"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most important scientists in history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology.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.

Author: Silvanus Phillips Thompson
ISBN-10: 1163205249
ISBN-13: 9781163205242
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 326
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d