Science and Controversy

A Biography of Sir Norman Lockyer, Founder Editor of Nature

By: A. Meadows

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Hardcover | 15 September 2008 | Edition Number 2

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Sir Norman Lockyer left "Nature," the world's leading scientific journal, as his lasting memorial. But his life, and controversial theories, are an important part of science history. His ideas were at the forefront of public debate, and ranged from the brilliant to the perverse. This entertaining book is a fascinating insight into his eventful life.

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'Meadows's biography constitutes an important, absorbing and eminently readable narrative of Lockyer's role in transforming the practice and social organization of late Victorian science.' - Zaheer Baber, Nature

'This book, now republished after 30 years, is well researched and well written throughout, giving an excellent glimpse into the life of an eminent Victorian scientist.' - John Uttin, Chemistry World

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Foreword	p. vi
Preface to the first edition	p. xiv
The militant civil servant	p. 1
The man of letters	p. 16
The man of science	p. 40
The Devonshire commission	p. 75
South Kensington and meteorology	p. 112
What is an atom?	p. 134
The philosopher's stone	p. 174
Family and friends	p. 207
A new orientation	p. 236
Education and national progress	p. 256
The final push	p. 278
Epilogue	p. 306
Postscript	p. 308
Select bibliography	p. 329
References	p. 334
Index	p. 347
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Science and Controversy

A Biography of Sir Norman Lockyer, Founder Editor of Nature

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