Everythings Relative : And Other Fables from Science and Technology

English

ISBN: 0471202576

EAN: 9780471202578

Category: Science / History/Technology & Engineering / History/Science / General/

Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

Release Date: 10/10/2003

Synopsis: The surprising truth behind many of the most cherished facts in science history Morse invented the telegraph, Bell the telephone, Edison the light bulb, and Marconi the radio . . . right? Well . . . the truth is slightly more complicated. The history of science and technology is riddled with apocrypha, inaccuracies, and falsehoods, and physicist Tony Rothman has taken it upon himself to throw a monkey wrench into the works. Combining a storytellers gifts with a scientists focus and hardheaded devotion to the facts-such as they may be-Rothman breaks down many of the most famous just-so stories of physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, and technology to give credit where credit is truly due. From Einsteins possible misunderstanding of his own theories to actress Hedy Lemarrs role in the invention of the radio-controlled torpedo, he dredges his way through the legends of science history in relating the fascinating stories behind some of the most important, and often unsung, breakthroughs in science. Tony Rothman, PhD (Bryn Mawr, PA), is a Research Associate at Bryn Mawr College. He is the author of seven other critically acclaimed science books and a frequent contributor to leading science publications, including Scientific American and Discover.

Everythings Relative : And Other Fables from Science and Technology

Illustrated: No

Format: Hardcover

Height: 0.98 inches

Width: 4.78 inches

Length: 10.37 inches

Weight: 18.52 oz

Pages: 272