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Science and Controversy : A biography of Sir Norman Lockyer /

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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 brilliant to perverse. This entertaining book i...

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Main Author: Meadows, A. J. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan US : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Macmillan Science.
Subjects:
History.
Cultural History.
History of Britain and Ireland.
History of Science.
Literature, general.
Popular Science, general.
Social History.
Civilization > History.
Literature.
Popular works.
Social history.
Great Britain > History.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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 brilliant to perverse. This entertaining book is a fascinating insight into his eventful life.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (XVI, 352 pages)
ISBN:9780230593930
DOI:10.1007/978-0-230-59393-0