How did a small nation on the northwest fringe of Europe produce such an outpouring of scientific genius? From John Napier to James Watt, James Young Simpson to Joseph Lister, Mary Somerville to Lord Kelvin and James Clerk Maxwell, this book tells the stories of the pioneering scientists, engineers and medical doctors who drove Scotland's scientific awakening and enlightenment. They made some of the most insightful discoveries and innovations that have shaped our modern world.
Their stories beautifully fill an important and surprising gap in Scotland's historical literature - and in the general history of science.
| ISBN: | 9781739202323 |
| Publication date: | 7th November 2022 |
| Author: | John Mellis |
| Publisher: | John Mellis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 316 pages |
| Series: | Scotland's Science |
| Genres: |
History of science |
How did a small nation on the northwest fringe of Europe produce such an outpouring of scientific genius? From John Napier to James Watt, James Young Simpson to Joseph Lister, Mary Somerville to Lord Kelvin and James Clerk Maxwell, this book tells the stories of the pioneering scientists, engineers and medical doctors who drove Scotland's scientific awakening and enlightenment.
Scotland's Science features in the following genres: History of science
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Scotland's Science was written by John Mellis and published by John Mellis
Scotland's Science has 316 pages
Yes it is part of Scotland's Science series