Publisher's Synopsis
Fragments of Science is a collection of essays, addresses, and reviews written by John Tyndall, a prominent 19th-century physicist and science communicator. The book covers a wide range of topics, including physics, chemistry, geology, and biology, as well as philosophical and social issues related to science. Tyndall's writing is clear and engaging, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a general audience. He also discusses the role of science in society and the importance of scientific education. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the nature of light and heat to the structure of the Earth's crust and the evolution of life. Overall, Fragments of Science provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the most influential scientists of the Victorian era.1915. Contents: The Constitution of Nature; Radiation; On Radiant Heat in Relation to the Color and Chemical Constitution of Bodies; New Chemical Reactions Produced by Light; The Sky; Voyage to Algeria to Observe the Eclipse; Niagara; The Parallel Roads of Glen Roy; Alpine Sculpture; Recent Experiments on Fog-Signals; On the Study of Physics; On Crystalline and Slaty Cleavage; On Paramagnetic and Diamagnetic Forces; and Physical Basis of Solar Chemistry. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
