The Life Of James Clerk Maxwell

The Life Of James Clerk Maxwell With A Selection From His Correspondence And Occasional Writings And A Sketch Of His Contributions To Science

Hardback (10 Sep 2010)

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Publisher's Synopsis

""The Life of James Clerk Maxwell"" is a biography of the renowned Scottish physicist and mathematician, James Clerk Maxwell. Written by Lewis Campbell, the book provides a comprehensive account of Maxwell's life, from his childhood in Edinburgh to his academic achievements and scientific contributions. The biography is accompanied by a selection of Maxwell's correspondence and occasional writings, giving readers insight into his personal and professional life. Additionally, the book includes a sketch of Maxwell's contributions to science, highlighting his groundbreaking work in electromagnetism and his development of the famous Maxwell's equations. Overall, ""The Life of James Clerk Maxwell"" offers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most influential scientists 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163489437
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 676
Weight: 1156g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 41mm