Aaron David Bernstein

Popular Books On Natural Science (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Natural philosophers have considered and investigated subjects that often appear to the unscientific man beyond the reach of human intelligence. Among these subjects may be reckoned the question, "How many pounds does the whole earth weigh?" One would, indeed, believe that this is easy to answer. A person might assign almost any weight, and be perfectly certain that nobody would run after a scale, in order to examine, whether or not an ounce were wanting. Yet this question is by no means a joke, and the answer to it is by no means a guess; on the contrary, both are real scientific results. The question in itself is as important a one, as the answer, which we are able to give, is a correct one. Knowing the size of our globe, one would think that there was no difficulty in determining its weight. To do this, it would be necessary only to make a little ball of earth that can be accurately weighed;...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: eBookIt.com
• Seitenzahl: 149
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. März 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781456614867
• Artikelnr.: 54521789

Autorenporträt

Aaron David Bernstein (1812-1884) was a German Jewish author, scientist, and reformer, renowned for his efforts to make science accessible to laypeople during the 19th century. Bernstein's contributions are epitomized in his magnum opus 'Volkstümliche Bücher über die Naturwissenschaften' (Popular Books on Natural Science), where he masterfully distills complex scientific ideas into an engaging and comprehensible format for the common reader. His literary style seamlessly blends factual information with a passion for education, encouraging curiosity and learning amongst a wide audience. Bernstein's works reflect an era of burgeoning scientific discovery, and he believed strongly in the democratization of knowledge, advocating for enlightenment principles and the spread of scientific literacy. Beyond 'Popular Books on Natural Science', Bernstein's prolific career spanned a wide array of subjects, including literature and social reform, each informed by his deep-seated humanism and belief in progress through knowledge. His legacy lives on in the tradition of science popularization and remains a testament to his commitment to bridging the gap between the scientific community and the public.