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Produktdetails
  • Verlag: University of Michigan Press
  • Seitenzahl: 356
  • Erscheinungstermin: September 2006
  • Englisch
  • Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 19mm
  • Gewicht: 499g
  • ISBN-13: 9781425537555
  • ISBN-10: 1425537553
  • Artikelnr.: 22592270

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Autorenporträt
Dr. Dionysius Lardner (1793–1859) was an eminent Irish scientific writer and lecturer, known for his works in popularizing science and technology during the 19th century. With a scholarly approach towards disseminating knowledge, Lardner made significant contributions to the field of educational literature, particularly focusing on physics, astronomy, and the emerging technologies of the time. His text, 'The Steam Engine Familiarly Explained and Illustrated' (1827), stands as a testament to his ability to articulate complex scientific principles in an accessible manner, which catered to the growing appetite for technical education amid the Industrial Revolution. The book exemplified his literary style, which intertwined clear explanations with illustrative examples, thus demystifying the workings of the steam engine for lay audiences. Beyond his writing, Lardner's career was embellished with academic accolades, including a professorship at the University College London. His penned corpus extended to encompass a wide range of topics, from treatises on mechanics to manuals on the telegraph. Lardner's legacy rests on his skillful integration of the technical and the tangible, rendering him a pivotal figure in the annals of science communication.