Download or read book Michael Faraday Creative Scientist written by Martin J. Gutnik and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 1986 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the life of the English physicist, who rose from a boyhood in the slums of London to make significant discoveries in the study of electricity, magnetism, and light.
Download or read book Michael Faraday His Life and Work written by Silvanus Phillips Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Michael Faraday A Very Short Introduction written by Frank A.J.L James and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-11-25 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known as the 'father' of electrical engineering, Michael Faraday is one of the best known scientific figures of all time. In this Very Short Introduction, Frank A.J.L James looks at Faraday's life and works, examining the institutional context in which he lived and worked, his scientific research, and his continuing legacy in science today.
Download or read book Michael Faraday written by Colin A. Russell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-01-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Faraday (1791-1867), the son of a blacksmith, described his education as "little more than the rudiments of reading, writing, and arithmetic at a common day-school." Yet from such basics, he became one of the most prolific and wide-ranging experimental scientists who ever lived. As a bookbinder's apprentice with a voracious appetite for learning, he read every book he got his hands on. In 1812 he attended a series of chemistry lectures by Sir Humphry Davy at London's prestigious Royal Institution. He took copious and careful notes, and, in the hopes of landing a scientific job, bound them and sent them to the lecturer. Davy was impressed enough to hire the 21-year-old as a laboratory assistant. In his first decade at the Institution, Faraday discovered benzene, isobutylene, and two chlorides of carbon. But despite these and other accomplishments in chemistry, he is chiefly remembered for his work in physics. In 1831 he proved that magnetism could generate an electric current, thereby establishing the field of electromagnetism and leading to the invention of the dynamo. In addition to his extraordinary scientific activities, Faraday was a leader in his church, whose faith and wish to serve guided him throughout his career. An engaging public speaker, he gave popular lectures on scientific subjects, and helped found a tradition of scientific education for children and laypeople that continues to this day. Oxford Portraits in Science is an ongoing series of scientific biographies for young adults. Written by top scholars and writers, each biography examines the personality of its subject as well as the thought process leading to his or her discoveries. These illustrated biographies combine accessible technical information with compelling personal stories to portray the scientists whose work has shaped our understanding of the natural world.
Download or read book The Electric Life of Michael Faraday written by Alan Hirshfeld and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Faraday was one of the most gifted and intuitive experimentalists the world has ever seen. Born into poverty in 1791 and trained as a bookbinder, Faraday rose through the ranks of the scientific elite even though, at the time, science was restricted to the wealthy or well-connected. During a career that spanned more than four decades, Faraday laid the groundwork of our technological society-notably, inventing the electric generator and electric motor. He also developed theories about space, force, and light that Einstein called the "greatest alteration . . . in our conception of the structure of reality since the foundation of theoretical physics by Newton." The Electric Life of Michael Faraday dramatizes Faraday's passion for understanding the dynamics of nature. He manned the barricades against superstition and pseudoscience, and pressed for a scientifically literate populace years before science had been deemed worthy of common study. A friend of Charles Dickens and an inspiration to Thomas Edison, the deeply religious Faraday sought no financial gain from his discoveries, content to reveal God's presence through the design of nature. In The Electric Life of Michael Faraday, Alan Hirshfeld presents a portrait of an icon of science, making Faraday's most significant discoveries about electricity and magnetism readily understandable, and presenting his momentous contributions to the modern world.
Download or read book The Forces of Matter written by Michael Faraday and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-04-11 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Forces of Matter is a series of six scientific lectures by author and scientist Michael Faraday. Faraday, who was known as a popularizer of science presents lectures around the topics of gravitation, cohesion, chemical affinity, heat, magnetism and electricity.
Download or read book Michael Faraday and The Royal Institution written by J.M Thomas and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A self-educated man who knew no mathematics, Michael Faraday rose from errand boy to become one of Britain's greatest scientists. Faraday made the discoveries upon which most of twentieth-century technology is based and readers of this book will enjoy finding out in how many ways we are indebted to him. The story of his life speaks to us across the years and is a fascinating read, especially when the tale is told with the understanding and gusto that Professor Thomas-one of the UK's leading scientists-brings to the telling. Faraday took great trouble to make the latest discoveries of science, his own and others', intelligible to the layman, and the tradition he fostered has been kept alive ever since, so that the Royal Institution is as well known for its contributions to education as for its research. Written in a concise, nontechnical style, Michael Faraday and the Royal Institution: The Genius of Man and Place is a human account that provides an introduction to the roots of modern science and ways in which scientists work. The book is lavishly illustrated with drawings, cartoons, photographs, and letters-many never before published. There is no similar book on Faraday that interprets his genius in modern, everyday terms, making it understandable, interesting, and exciting reading for scientists and nonscientists alike.
Download or read book Michael Faraday He Who Inspired Einstein Biography of a Scientist Grade 5 Children s Biographies written by Dissected Lives and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that the great Albert Einstein was inspired by another scientist and inventor? Einstein’s inspiration was Michael Faraday, and this book is dedicated entirely to the latter. Read about Faraday’s life, including his education and upbringing. Walk with him as he works on experiments and becomes excited with his discoveries. Grab a copy today.
Download or read book The Philosopher s Tree written by Peter Day and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Faraday's social origins, his thought processes, his methods of experimentation, and his religion have all been subjects of exhaustive analysis by historians and philosophers of science. One aspect of his work, which provides unique insight into his career path and the way in which his mind worked, has not received much emphasis outside the realm of academic professionals: namely, his writing. The Philosopher's Tree: Michael Faraday's Life and Work in His Own Words is an illustrated anthology of Faraday's writings compiled with commentary by Professor Peter Day, the director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain. From when he was a teenage apprentice bookbinder until his final resignation from the Royal Institution due to failing memory, Faraday wrote voluminously and his output took many forms. Apart from letters, Faraday kept journals (both scientific and personal); as a practicing scientist, he wrote articles in learned journals; as an adviser to the government and to many other agencies, he wrote reports; and as a supremely successful communicator (especially to young people), he left lecture notes and transcripts. All of these writings add life, color, and depth of focus to the stereotypical scientific colossus. Although Faraday's life was largely lived within what might appear to be very narrow geographical confines (just a few miles around 21 Albemarle Street in London's West End), his professional, social, and family relationships were extensive and diverse, and his responses to them equally complex. Through all the forms of expression that his multifaceted career required of him, one fact shines clearly: not only is Faraday one of the world greatest scientists, he showed enviable quality as a writer.
Download or read book The Correspondence of Michael Faraday written by Michael Faraday and published by IET. This book was released on 1991 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 2 covers the 1830s, a period when Faraday pursued the consequences of his discovery of electromagnetic induction and revised entirely the theories of electrochemistry and the nature of electricity. His correspondents include scientists of the day as well as antiquaries, military men, artists and politicians.
Download or read book Michael Faraday Man of Simplicity written by James Kendall and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the extraordinary life and legacy of one of history's greatest scientists in "Michael Faraday, Man of Simplicity" by James Kendall. Join Kendall as he illuminates the remarkable journey of Michael Faraday, a self-taught genius whose insatiable curiosity and passion for discovery revolutionized our understanding of electricity and magnetism. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Kendall brings to life the humble beginnings and extraordinary achievements of Faraday, from his early struggles as an apprentice to his groundbreaking experiments at the Royal Institution. Readers will be captivated by Faraday's insatiable thirst for knowledge, his innovative experiments, and his profound insights into the nature of electricity and magnetism. As you delve into the pages of "Michael Faraday, Man of Simplicity," you'll gain a deeper appreciation for Faraday's contributions to science and technology. Kendall's vivid descriptions and vivid characters transport readers to the bustling streets of 19th-century London, where Faraday's experiments and discoveries transformed the world. One of the most compelling aspects of the book is its exploration of Faraday's character and personality. Kendall paints a portrait of Faraday as a man of simplicity, humility, and integrity, whose love of nature and sense of wonder inspired generations of scientists and innovators. With its blend of biography, history, and scientific exploration, "Michael Faraday, Man of Simplicity" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of science's greatest pioneers. Kendall's insightful commentary and engaging narrative make this book a valuable resource for students, educators, and science enthusiasts alike. Don't miss your chance to be inspired by the life and legacy of Michael Faraday. Let James Kendall's captivating biography be your guide to understanding the genius and simplicity of one of history's most remarkable scientists. Grab your copy now and embark on a journey of discovery with Michael Faraday as your guide.
Download or read book Michael Faraday and the Electrical Century Icon Science written by Iwan Rhys Morus and published by Icon Books. This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only scientist to ever appear on the British twenty pound note, Michael Faraday is one of the most recognisable names in the history of science. Faraday's forte was electricity, a revolutionary force in nineteenth-century society. The electric telegraph had made mass-communication possible and inventors looked forward to the day when electricity would control all aspects of life. By the end of the century, this dream was well on its way to being realised. But what was Faraday's role in all this? How did his science come to have such an impact on the lives of the Victorians (and ultimately on us)? Iwan Morus tells the story of Faraday's upbringing in London and his apprenticeship at the Royal Institution under the supervision of the flamboyant chemist, Sir Humphry Davy, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant scientific culture and an empire near the peak of its power.
Download or read book Michael Faraday written by Charles Ludwig and published by MennoMedia, Inc.. This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Ludwig retells Michael Faraday’s remarkable life story in fictionalized form. Here is the father of the electric motor, the dynamo, the transformer, the generator. Few persons are aware of the brilliant man’s deep Christian convictions and his determination to live by the Sermon on the Mount. For ages 12 to 15.
Download or read book The Life and Discoveries of Michael Faraday written by James Arnold Crowther and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Michael Faraday His Life and Work written by Silvanus Phillips Thompson and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Michael Faraday written by John Hall Gladstone and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-26 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Faraday FRS ( September 22, 1791 - August 25, 1867 ) was an English scientist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His main discoveries include the principles underlying electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism and electrolysis. Although Faraday received little formal education, he was one of the most influential scientists in history. It was by his research on the magnetic field around a conductor carrying a direct current that Faraday established the basis for the concept of the electromagnetic field in physics. Faraday also established that magnetism could affect rays of light and that there was an underlying relationship between the two phenomena. He similarly discovered the principles of electromagnetic induction and diamagnetism, and the laws of electrolysis. His inventions of electromagnetic rotary devices formed the foundation of electric motor technology, and it was largely due to his efforts that electricity became practical for use in technology.
Download or read book The Life and Letters of Faraday written by Bence Jones and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
