Product Description

Since the ‘scientific revolution’ of the seventeenth century, a great number of distinguished scientists and mathematicians have been associated with the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Scientific Minds provides a portrait of some of the most eminent scientists associated with the University over the past 400 years, including accounts of the work of three of the greatest figures in the entire history of science, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and James Clerk Maxwell. The chronological balance reflects the increasing importance of science in the recent history of the University. The book comprises personal memoirs and historical essays, including contributions by leading Cambridge scientists. Cambridge Scientific Minds will be of interest not only to graduates of the University, science students and historians of science, but to anyone wishing to gain an insight into some of the greatest scientific minds in history.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #418110 in Books
• Published on: 2002-01-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Review
‘… a fascinating biographical compilation.’ Douglas Palmer, New Scientist

‘… a valuable reminder of our scientific heritage and an entertaining and informative read …’ Astronomy & Geophysics

‘… contains many fascinating stories across a wide range of disciplines …’ George Ellis, Physics World

‘… a lively, balanced account that is accessible, interesting and thought-provoking to the non-specialist as well as to the historian of science or society.’ Norma Emerton, Cambridge

'These selections can but tempt the prospective reader to delve deeper into the delightful insights provided by this volume. While intended to contribute to the popular consumption of the history of science, Cambridge Scientific Minds also epitomizes the best of recent developments in the history of science itself. The authors and editors are to be congratulated for a job very well done.' Isis

'… strong on context … The book can be recommended to anyone wanting to get an overview of the history of science … this is a book that will be read with pleasure and advantage …' Ambix

About the Author
Peter Harman is Professor of the History of Science at Lancaster University. At Cambridge he lectured in the history of science and was a Research Fellow of Clare Hall. He has written several books published by Cambridge University Press.

Simon Mitton studied physics at the University of Oxford, following which he did a PhD in radio astronomy at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge. He is the Senior Fellow of St Edmund's College, Cambridge. This is his tenth book.