The Man Who Changed Everything: The Life of James Clerk Maxwell by Basil Mahon (

Description: The Man Who Changed Everything by Basil Mahon Contents 1. A A country boy 2. A Pins and string 3. A Philosophy 4. A Learning to juggle 5. A Blue and yellow make pink 6. A Saturn and statistics 7. A Cast of characters 8. A Spinning cells 9. A The beautiful equations 10. A The Laird at home 11. A The Cavendish 12. A Last days 13. A Maxwella s legacy 14. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the first biography in twenty years of James Clerk Maxwell, one of the greatest scientists of our time and yet a man relatively unknown to the wider public. Approaching science with a freshness unbound by convention or previous expectations, he produced some of the most original scientific thinking of the nineteenth century — and his discoveries went on to shape the twentieth century. Notes Biography of James Clerk Maxwell, the 19th century scientist credited with the early development of radio, television and radio technology. Back Cover ‘Since Maxwell’s time, physical reality has been thought of as represented by continuous fields, and not capable of any mechanical interpretation. This change in the conception of reality is the most profound and the most fruitful that physics has experienced since the time of Newton.’ –Albert Einstein ‘He is easily, to physicists, the most magical figure of the nineteenth century.’ –Times Literary Supplement Flap James Clerk Maxwell (1831- 1879) changed our perception of reality and laid the foundations for many of the scientific and technological advances of the twentieth century. An unassuming and modest man, who simply wanted to understand how the world around him worked, he made fundamental contributions to every aspect of physical science. By discovering the nature of electromagnetic waves, he made possible the development of our great communications networks: television, radio, radar and the mobile telephone. He took the first colour photograph and introduced the system of thought experiments, later used by Einstein. His influence across all areas of physical science has been enormous. Often his ideas were ahead of his time and we had to wait many years before others confirmed his theories. Leading scientists have always recognised Maxwell as a giant figure and he holds a unique position among them, inspiring both wonder and affection. In life, he was a blend of opposites - a serious man who saw fun everywhere, a hopeless teacher who inspired students, a shy man who was the hub of any gathering where he felt at ease. Author Biography Basil Mahon is a former officer in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and a graduate in Engineering. He is a retired Government Civil Servant and ran the 1991 census in England and Wales. He has a long-time passion for the physical sciences and has for many years been fascinated by the impact that Maxwell has had on all our lives. Table of Contents Preface. Acknowledgements. Chronology: principal events in Maxwells life. Cast of characters: Maxwells relations and close friends. Introduction. 1. A country boy: Glenlair 1831-1841. 2. Pins and string: Edinburgh Academy 1841-1847. 3. Philosophy: Edinburgh University 1847-1850 4. Learning to juggle: Cambridge 1850-1854. 5. Blue and yellow make pink: Cambridge 1854-1856. 6. Saturn and statistics: Aberdeen 1856-1860. 7. Spinning cells: London 1860-1862. 8. The beautiful equations: London 1862-1865. 9. The Laird at home: Glenlair 1865-1870. 10. The Cavendish: Cambridge 1870-1879. 11. Last days. 12. Maxwells legacy. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Review "This is a wonderful, short biography that gives a vivid account of James Clerk Maxwells life and work." (Materials Today, June 2004) "...an absorbing account of Maxwells life and work" (Sunday Telegraph Review, 19th September 2004) "...provides the reader with the opportunity to understand Maxwells contributions to modern science and technology." (The Mathematical Gazette, March 2005) "...a fascinating book about an inspiring man..." (Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, Vol.36, No.3, March 2005) Long Description "Since Maxwells time, physical reality has been thought of as represented by continuous fields, and not capable of any mechanical interpretation. This change in the conception of reality is the most profound and the most fruitful that physics has experienced since the time of Newton." Albert Einstein "He is easily, to physicists, the most magical figure of the nineteenth century." Times Literary Supplement Review Text "This is a wonderful, short biography that gives a vivid account of James Clerk Maxwells life and work." (Materials Today, June 2004) "...an absorbing account of Maxwells life and work" (Sunday Telegraph Review, 19th September 2004) "...provides the reader with the opportunity to understand Maxwells contributions to modern science and technology." (The Mathematical Gazette, March 2005) "...a fascinating book about an inspiring man..." (Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, Vol.36, No.3, March 2005) Review Quote "This is a wonderful, short biography that gives a vivid account of James Clerk Maxwells life and work." (Materials Today, June 2004) "..an absorbing account of Maxwells life and work" (Sunday Telegraph Review, 19 th September 2004) "...provides the reader with the opportunity to understand Maxwells contributions to modern science and technology." (The Mathematical Gazette, March 2005) "...a fascinating book about an inspiring man..." (Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, Vol.36, No.3, March 2005) Promotional "Headline" "This is a wonderful, short biography that gives a vivid account of James Clerk Maxwells life and work." (Materials Today, June 2004) "..an absorbing account of Maxwells life and work" (Sunday Telegraph Review, 19 th September 2004) "...provides the reader with the opportunity to understand Maxwells contributions to modern science and technology." (The Mathematical Gazette, March 2005) "...a fascinating book about an inspiring man..." (Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, Vol.36, No.3, March 2005) Feature The Man Who Changed Everything is a personal, accessible account of the life of Maxwell, and whose work led to the development of radio, TV, and radar. Follows the course of Maxwell?s entire life, from his first scientific paper written when he was 15 to his becoming a fellow at Cambridge and Professor of Natural Philosophy at Kings College in London. Discusses how his four famous equations opened the way for the work of Einstein, the theory of relativity, and the development of quantum mechanics. Details ISBN0470861711 Author Basil Mahon Short Title MAN WHO CHANGED EVERYTHING Language English ISBN-10 0470861711 ISBN-13 9780470861714 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2004 Subtitle The Life of James Clerk Maxwell Pages 256 Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780470861714 NZ Release Date 2004-08-13 US Release Date 2004-08-13 UK Release Date 2004-08-13 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2004-08-13 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9780470860885 DEWEY 530.092 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2004-08-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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