John Bailey
Inventive Geniuses Who Changed the World: Fifty-Three Great British Scientists and Engineers and Five Centuries of Innovation
Inventive Geniuses Who Changed the World: Fifty-Three Great British Scientists and Engineers and Five Centuries of Innovation
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This book celebrates the lives and achievements of fifty-three remarkable British scientists and engineers who have made significant contributions to various fields, including steam engine, transport, communication technology, and public health services. It provides a comprehensive overview of their inventions and their impact on the modern world, making complex theories and technologies more accessible to a lay audience.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 468 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
This captivating book delves into the lives and remarkable contributions of fifty-three exceptional British scientists and engineers, both male and female, who have left an indelible mark on the world. Their stories are filled with personal ingenuity, brilliance, and scientific or engineering wizardry, driven by a relentless ambition to fulfill fundamental human needs. The author endeavors to place these individual achievements within the socio-political context of their historical significance, often incorporating the activities of others to provide a comprehensive account of their scientific contributions. By employing a clear and accessible writing style, the author succeeds in making complex theories and technologies more accessible to a broad audience, without resorting to overly technical language.
This comprehensive work is a treasure for anyone with an interest in the prehistory and history of the steam engine, transportation, communication technology, public health services, and a wide range of topics from the natural sciences. Countless inventions described within its pages have played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world.
Whether you are a historian, engineer, or simply someone passionate about the wonders of science and technology, this book offers a profound insight into the minds. It serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of these creative minds and their profound impact on our collective history.
Weight: 759g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030813833
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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