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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
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- Country of Origin
- United States
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Subject
- Science & Nature
- ISBN
- 9780471414315
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons Canada, The Limited, John
ISBN-10
047141431X
ISBN-13
9780471414315
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24038260653
Product Key Features
Book Title
It Doesn't Take a Rocket Scientist : Great Amateurs of Science
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Physics / General, Science & Technology
Publication Year
2002
Genre
Science, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
16.6 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-269159
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
509.2/2
Table Of Content
Introduction. Chapter 1. The Fathers of Genetics (Gregor Johann Mendel). Chapter 2. Comet Hunter (David H. Levy). Chapter 3. Cepheid Star Decoder (Henrietta Swan Leavitt). Chapter 4. Discoverer of Oxygen (Joseph Priestley). Chapter 5. Electromagnetic Lawgiver (Michael Faraday). Chapter 6. Father of Radio Astronomy (Grote Reber). Chapter 7. Communications Satellite Visionary (Arthur C. Clarke). Chapter 8. First Modern Archaeologist (Thomas Jefferson). Chapter 9. Dinosaur Hunter (Susan Hendrickson). Chapter 10. Bacteriophages Discoverer (Felix d'Herelle). Index.
Synopsis
Did you know. . . . . . that the woman who discovered the largest and most complete T. rex fossil on record was a high-school dropout who became one of the world's greatest fossil hunters? . . . that the great British scientist Michael Faraday was the son of a blacksmith and had very little formal education? . . . that Gregor Mendel had time to study inherited traits in garden peas because he failed the test to qualify as a high school science teacher? This is just a small sampling of the many surprises you'll find in this enlightening survey of the mavericks, misfits, and unschooled investigators who have been responsible for some of the greatest scientific discoveries in history. It Doesn't Take a Rocket Scientist explains the achievements of each of these accomplished amateurs, describes how they approached their investigations, and discusses the impact of their discoveries. In these amazing and inspiring stories, you'll learn about: * Grote Reber and the birth of radio astronomy * Arthur C. Clarke's vision of communication satellites * Joseph Priestley and the discovery of oxygen * Felix d'Herelle's pinpointing of bacteriophages, killers of bacteria * Thomas Jefferson and the science of archaeology You'll also discover which fields of science still offer great opportunities for modern amateurs eager to make a name for themselves. After all, it doesn't take a rocket scientist, Did you know. . . . . . that the woman who discovered the largest and most complete T. rex fossil on record was a high-school dropout who became one of the world's greatest fossil hunters'. . . that the great British scientist Michael Faraday was the son of a blacksmith and had very little formal education'. . ., Did you know. . . . . . that the woman who discovered the largest and most complete T. rex fossil on record was a high-school dropout who became one of the world's greatest fossil hunters? . . . that the great British scientist Michael Faraday was the son of a blacksmith and had very little formal education? . . . that Gregor Mendel had time to study inherited traits in garden peas because he failed the test to qualify as a high school science teacher? This is just a small sampling of the many surprises you'll find in this enlightening survey of the mavericks, misfits, and unschooled investigators who have been responsible for some of the greatest scientific discoveries in history. It Doesn't Take a Rocket Scientist explains the achievements of each of these accomplished amateurs, describes how they approached their investigations, and discusses the impact of their discoveries. In these amazing and inspiring stories, you'll learn about: * Grote Reber and the birth of radio astronomy * Arthur C. Clarke's vision of communication satellites * Joseph Priestley and the discovery of oxygen * Felix d'Herelle's pinpointing of bacteriophages, killers of bacteria * Thomas Jefferson and the science of archaeology You'll also discover which fields of science still offer great opportunities for modern amateurs eager to make a name for themselves. After all, it doesn't take a rocket scientist!, Did you know. . . . . . that the woman who discovered the largest and most complete T. rex fossil on record was a high-school dropout who became one of the world2s greatest fossil hunters? . . . that the great British scientist Michael Faraday was the son of a blacksmith and had very little formal education? . . . that Gregor Mendel had time to study inherited traits in garden peas because he failed the test to qualify as a high school science teacher? This is just a small sampling of the many surprises you2ll find in this enlightening survey of the mavericks, misfits, and unschooled investigators who have been responsible for some of the greatest scientific discoveries in history. It Doesn2t Take a Rocket Scientist explains the achievements of each of these accomplished amateurs, describes how they approached their investigations, and discusses the impact of their discoveries. In these amazing and inspiring stories, you2ll learn about: Grote Reber and the birth of radio astronomy Arthur C. Clarke2s vision of communication satellites Joseph Priestley and the discovery of oxygen Felix d2Herelle's pinpointing of bacteriophages, killers of bacteria Thomas Jefferson and the science of archaeology You2ll also discover which fields of science still offer great opportunities for modern amateurs eager to make a name for themselves. After all, it doesn't take a rocket scientist!
LC Classification Number
Q141
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- s***l (5)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook received clearly packaged with great care. Clean cover with no creases. Like-new book for a great used price. Excited to dive in. Seller was prompt and professional. Will go back to seller next time I’m looking for books.
- t***6 (28)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat experience. I ordered a luxury hardcover for which the condition of the book is important and the packing was great and the item was as described. I asked questions during the process and the seller was responsive and helpful. I would definitely buy again from this sellerPARMET: Kennedy: Jack/Presidency (Two-Volume Set) (Lib of Pres) (Easton, 1986) (#267087637499)
- -***a (34)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThank you William for the book and the kind note! The book is as described and it's a great source of knowledge concerning North American Geology. It was very well packaged and arrived within the mentioned times.