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The Life Of James Clerk Maxwell: With A Selection From His Correspondence And Occasional Writings And A Sketch Of His Contributions To Science
by Campbell, Lewis
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""The Life of James Clerk Maxwell"" by Lewis Campbell is a comprehensive biography of the Scottish physicist and mathematician James Clerk Maxwell. The book covers his life from his childhood in Edinburgh, through his education at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Cambridge, to his career as a professor at King's College London and later at the University of Cambridge. The biography includes a selection of Maxwell's correspondence and occasional writings, providing insight into his personal life and his scientific work. The book also includes a detailed discussion of Maxwell's contributions to science, including his work on electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and the kinetic theory of gases. Campbell's biography highlights Maxwell's importance as a scientist and his impact on the development of modern physics. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the life and work of one of the most influential physicists of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Campbell, Lewis
- ISBN: 9781430489177
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 1.49
- Number Of Pages: 676
- Publication Year: 2007
Language:
English