"Pendulum" is a fascinating journey through the mind and findings of one of the most important and lesser-known characters in the history of science. Through careful research and lively anecdotes, world-renowned author Amir D. Aczel reveals the astonishing range and breadth of Foucault's discoveries. For, in addition to offering the first unequivocal proof of Earth's rotation, Foucault gave us the modern electric compass and microscope, was a pioneer in photographic technology, and made remarkable deductions about color theory, heat waves, and the speed of light.
At its heart, "Pendulum" is a story about the illustrious period in France during the Second Empire; the crucial triumph of science over religion; and, most compelling, the life of a struggling, self-made man whose pursuit of knowledge continues to inform our notions about the universe today.
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"Pendulum" is a fascinating journey through the mind and findings of one of the most important and lesser-known characters in the history of science. Through careful research and lively anecdotes, world-renowned author Amir D. Aczel reveals the astonishing range and breadth of Foucault's discoveries. For, in addition to offering the first unequivocal proof of Earth's rotation, Foucault gave us the modern electric compass and microscope, was a pioneer in photographic technology, and made remarkable deductions about color theory, heat waves, and the speed of light.
At its heart, "Pendulum" is a story about the illustrious period in France during the Second Empire; the crucial triumph of science over religion; and, most compelling, the life of a struggling, self-made man whose pursuit of knowledge continues to inform our notions about the universe today.
Imprint | Washington Square Press Inc.,N.Y. |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2004 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | September 2004 |
Authors | Amir D Aczel |
Dimensions | 203 x 127 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 275 |
Edition | Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7434-6479-6 |
Barcode | 9780743464796 |
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LSN | 0-7434-6479-6 |