The Chemical History of a Candle
With an Introduction by Frank A.J.L. James
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 29 September 2011
- ISBN 9780199694914
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages208 pages
- Size 221x153x21 mm
- Weight 410 g
- Language English 0
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Short description:
Marking the 150th anniversary of the first publication in 1861, this new edition of the celebrated series of lectures, The Chemical History of a Candle, by Michael Faraday features facsimiles of Faraday's original lecture notes, published for the first time, along with an introduction by the leading Faraday scholar, Frank A.J.L. James.
MoreLong description:
Michael Faraday's celebrated series of lectures,The Chemical History of a Candle, turned into one of the most successful science books ever published and was a classic work of Victorian popular science. They also reflect how Faraday, the bookbinder's apprentice turned scientist, was a remarkable communicator of science.
First published in 1861 they have remained continuously in print ever since. Covering a wide range of basic scientific knowledge, much of which still has relevance today, The Chemical History of a Candle draws out the science behind the candle flame; a familiar yet complex example of combustion, and a source of fascination as much today as it was then.
Timed to mark the 150th anniversary of the first publication, Frank James presents a new edition of the lectures, which, for the first time, includes a facsimile of Faraday's original handwritten lecture notes, never before published. Including an introduction from Frank James this new edition provides the historical context and background to his lectures, and to Faraday himself.
These lectures are historical documents written in the language of their time. And yet the science hasn't gone out of date, neither it seems have the techniques for inspiring young scientists.
Table of Contents:
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Note on the Published Text
The Text
Note on the Facsimile
The Facsimile
