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Explore the life and scientific legacy of Lord Kelvin in this detailed volume from Witpress. This work examines his standing and relationships with prominent figures like Charles Darwin and T. S. Huxley, providing a new perspective on the nineteenth-century debates between British energy and biology specialists. The text focuses on two main areas of study. First, it details the contributions Kelvin made to the formulation of the Laws of Thermodynamics. This includes his personal work and the scientific communications he exchanged with other major figures such as Joule and Clausius. Second, the book investigates Kelvin's impact on the broader field of science. By examining these historical connections and scientific exchanges, this volume offers a fresh look at how thermodynamics shaped the natural world and the scientific landscape of the era.

Key Features

Examines the life and work of Lord Kelvin and his connections to Charles Darwin and T. S. Huxley.

Provides insight into the nineteenth-century conflict between British energy and biology specialists.

Details Kelvin's role in the formulation of the Laws of Thermodynamics.

Covers scientific communications between Kelvin and other researchers like Joule and Clausius.

Analyzes the impact of Kelvin's work on the wider field of science.

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Hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
14 December 2015
Listed Since
27 May 2015

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