The Correspondence of Michael Faraday: 1811-December 1831 : Letters 1-524 (Correspondence of Michael Faraday, 1811-1831) [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Michael Faraday (Author), Frank A. J. L. James (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1991 | ISBN-10: 0863412483 | ISBN-13: 978-0863412486

Volume 1 of this collection of the letters of Michael Faraday reflects his importance in the world of 19th-century science. They cover the years 1811 to 1831 and span his discoveries of electro-magnetic rotations and electro-magnetic induction as well as his other researches and dealings with major figures of the day in the world of science such as Humphry Davy, Ampere and Herschel. Faraday also corresponded with important figures in other areas of early 19th-century society.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

'...one of the most important publishing ventures in the history of science in recent years'
Professor Robert Fox in The Times Higher Education Supplement

'This collection is a major primary source for the historian, while the more casual reader will find much here that sheds interesting light on Faraday and his science' --; Professor Geoffrey Cantor in IEE Review

About the Author

Frank A J L James is Professor of the History of Science at the Royal Institution, President of the British Society for the History of Science and past President of the Newcomen Society.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 720 pages
• Publisher: The Institution of Engineering and Technology (May 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0863412483
• ISBN-13: 978-0863412486
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,510,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)