Great scientists

James Drake

Scientists are not often remembered for their character, but rather for the enduring impact of their ideas, inventions, and discoveries. 'Great Scientists' delves beyond the known historical facts and narratives to uncover the personal writings of some of history's greatest thinkers and innovators, drawing together over 100 private and intimate letters from across almost 500 years of scientific history. This collection illuminates the individuals behind humanity's greatest ideas and inventions - from the vaccine to the telephone, the engine to the X-ray - and those responsible for broadening our understanding of our world and the universe beyond. Each letter provides us with an opportunity for exploration and empathy - each a new chance to understand the desires to create, discover and improve held at the core of our humanity.

Author(s): Drake, James
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 12/09/2024
Pagination: 320 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Bloomsbury Continuum
Published By: Bloomsbury Continuum
Book Classification: Diaries, letters & journals|Biography: science, technology & medicine|Anthologies: general|History of science
Dimensions: 238x156x30
Weight: 500
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781399416092