William Crookes (1832-1919) and the Commercialization of Science |
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| Author:
| Brock, William H. |
| Series title: | Science, Technology and Culture, 1700âe 1945 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7546-6322-5 |
| Publication Date: | May 2008 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $271.00 |
Book Description:
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William Crookes' long life was one of unbroken scientific and business activity, culminating in his appointment as President of the Royal Society in 1913. Discoverer of thallium, inventor of the radiometer, investigator of cathode rays, spiritualist, journalist, editor, businessman, celebrity: his extraordinary life and career provide a unique window into the world of Victorian and Edwardian science.
William Crookes' long life was one of unbroken scientific and business activity, culminating in his appointment as President of the Royal Society in 1913. Discoverer of thallium, inventor of the radiometer, investigator of cathode rays, spiritualist, journalist, editor, businessman, celebrity: his extraordinary life and career provide a unique window into the world of Victorian and Edwardian science.