Popularizing Science Making Complex Ideas Accessible
Author: Editorial Team
ISBN: 9780190848668
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Book Overview
J. B. S. Haldane (1892-1964) is widely appreciated as one of the greatest and most influential British scientists of the 20th century, making significant contributions to genetics, physiology, biochemistry, biometry, cosmology, and other sciences. More remarkable, then, is the fact that Haldane had no formal qualification in science. He made frequent appearances in the media, making pronouncements on a variety of poignant topics including mining disasters, meteorites, politics, and the economy, and was a popular scientific essay writer. Haldane also was famed for conducting painful experiments on himself, including several instances in which he permanently himself. A staunch Marxist and convert to Hinduism, Haldane lived a diverse, lively and interesting life that is still revered by today's science community.
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Editorial Team is an acclaimed writer and authority whose published works are celebrated for their depth, engagement, and cultural resonance.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 9780190848668
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan / International Publishers
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What is this book about?
J. B. S. Haldane (1892-1964) is widely appreciated as one of the greatest and most influential British scientists of the 20th century, making significant contributions to genetics, physiology, biochemistry, biometry, cosmology, and other sciences. More remarkable, then, is the fact that Haldane had...
Who should read this book?
Valuable for university students, educators, and scholars seeking authoritative reference material and structured subject mastery.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for how effortlessly it brings big scientific ideas down to earth through the extraordinary life of J. B. S. Haldane. It blends biography, history of science, and sharp popular writing to show how curiosity can cross disciplines, beliefs, and even personal risk. If you enjoy learning science through stories, bold personalities, and cultural context, this is an engaging, thought‑provoking read that stays with you long after the last page.
- Published by Pan Macmillan / International Publishers.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 320.
Catalog Description
J. B. S. Haldane (1892-1964) is widely appreciated as one of the greatest and most influential British scientists of the 20th century, making significant contributions to genetics, physiology, biochemistry, biometry, cosmology, and other sciences. More remarkable, then, is the fact that Haldane had no formal qualification in science. He made frequent appearances in the media, making pronouncements on a variety of poignant topics including mining disasters, meteorites, politics, and the economy, and was a popular scientific essay writer. Haldane also was famed for conducting painful experiments on himself, including several instances in which he permanently himself. A staunch Marxist and...
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