Michael Faraday 1791-1867 - Paperback

by Wilfrid L. Randell (Author)

The book ""Michael Faraday 1791-1867"" by Wilfrid L. Randell is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century. Michael Faraday was a self-taught physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the fields of electricity and magnetism.The book begins with a detailed account of Faraday's early life, including his upbringing in a poor family in London and his early interest in science. It then goes on to describe his early career as an assistant to Humphry Davy, one of the leading scientists of the day.The book covers Faraday's most important discoveries, including his work on electromagnetic induction, which led to the development of the electric generator. It also describes his experiments with electrolysis, which laid the foundation for the modern understanding of electrochemistry.Throughout the book, Randell provides a detailed portrait of Faraday's personal life, including his marriage to Sarah Barnard and his deep religious beliefs. He also examines the broader social and political context of Faraday's work, including the impact of the Industrial Revolution on science and the growing interest in scientific education.Overall, ""Michael Faraday 1791-1867"" is a fascinating and informative biography that offers a detailed look at the life and work of one of the most important scientists in history.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.