Sir Norman Lockyer left Nature, the world's leading scientific journal, as his lasting memorial. But his life, and controversial theories, are an important part of science history. His ideas were at the forefront of public debate, and ranged from the brilliant to the perverse. This entertaining book is a fascinating insight into his eventful life.
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'Meadows's biography constitutes an important, absorbing and eminently readable narrative of Lockyer's role in transforming the practice and social organization of late Victorian science.' - Zaheer Baber, Nature 'This book, now republished after 30 years, is well researched and well written throughout, giving an excellent glimpse into the life of an eminent Victorian scientist.' - John Uttin, Chemistry World
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Jack Meadows was formerly Professor of Astronomy and of the History of Science at Leicester University, UK. He is now Emeritus Professor of Information Science at Loughborough University, UK.
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In May, 1859, The Times published a sonorous call to arms. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
chief nebular line, sunspot lines, dissociation hypothesis, meteorite spectra, meteorite swarms, flash spectrum, sunspot spectra, astronomical physics, enhanced lines, reversing layer, hotter stars, terrestrial weather, solar limb, evolutionary curve, eclipse expedition Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
South Kensington, Royal Society, War Office, United States, British Association, Royal Astronomical Society, Solar Physics Committee, British Science Guild, Balfour Stewart, Astronomer Royal, British Museum, Board of Education, Royal College of Science, Meteorological Office, Lord Salisbury, Civil Service, Tom Hughes, British Isles, Prime Minister, Wallis Budge, Lady Lockyer, Alexander Macmillan, London University, University of London, Pitt Rivers Browse Sample Pages:
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In May, 1859, The Times published a sonorous call to arms. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
chief nebular line, sunspot lines, dissociation hypothesis, meteorite spectra, meteorite swarms, flash spectrum, sunspot spectra, astronomical physics, enhanced lines, reversing layer, hotter stars, terrestrial weather, solar limb, evolutionary curve, eclipse expedition Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
South Kensington, Royal Society, War Office, United States, British Association, Royal Astronomical Society, Solar Physics Committee, British Science Guild, Balfour Stewart, Astronomer Royal, British Museum, Board of Education, Royal College of Science, Meteorological Office, Lord Salisbury, Civil Service, Tom Hughes, British Isles, Prime Minister, Wallis Budge, Lady Lockyer, Alexander Macmillan, London University, University of London, Pitt Rivers Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Surprise Me!
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