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Edward Livingston Youmans Interpreter of Science for the People - John Fiske

Name: Edward Livingston Youmans Interpreter of Science for the People - John Fiske
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""Edward Livingston Youmans Interpreter of Science for the People"" is a biographical account of the life and work of Edward Livingston Youmans, a prominent American science writer and popularizer during the late 19th century. Written by John Fiske, a contemporary and friend of Youmans, the book chronicles Youmans' early life, his struggles with illness and poverty, and his eventual rise to prominence as a science journalist and educator.Fiske describes Youmans' efforts to make scientific knowledge accessible to the general public, through his work as editor of ""Popular Science Monthly"" and ""The Popular Science News"". Youmans was a pioneer in the use of illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand complex scientific concepts, and he also championed the use of experiments and demonstrations to bring science to life for his audiences.The book also explores Youmans' personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, his struggles with mental illness, and his advocacy for social and political reform. Fiske's writing is both informative and engaging, providing a vivid portrait of a fascinating figure in American intellectual history.Overall, ""Edward Livingston Youmans Interpreter of Science for the People"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science communication, as well as those interested in the life and work of one of its most influential practitioners.1894. A Sketch of His Life with selections from his published writings and extracts from his correspondence with Spencer, Huxley, Tyndall and others. Fiske, noted American philosopher and historian, narrates the story of the life of Edward Livingston Youmans, writer and the founder and editor of Popular Science Monthly, is best remembered for his Chemical Atlas, a scientific book in which the elements and principles of chemistry are represented by colored diagrams and symbols. The Atlas was a pioneering publication in the use of color to convey quantitative information. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

EAN: 9781417936045

Producent

Kessinger Publishing

Kod produktu

153GPK03527KS

Rok wydania

2005

Elementy

612

Oprawa

Oprawa Skórzana

Miekka

Format