Published 2010
by Collins in London .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes index.
Statement | Robert Uhlig ; foreword by James Dyson |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | Q127.G4 .U35 2010 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | xii, 340 p. : |
Number of Pages | 340 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL25116329M |
ISBN 10 | 0007320671 |
ISBN 10 | 9780007320677 |
LC Control Number | 2011290140 |
OCLC/WorldCa | 440112130 |
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Genius of Britain: The Scientists Who Changed the World is a five-part television documentary presented by leading British scientific figures, which charts the history of some of Britain's most important scientists and innovators. Presenters Main Host. Stephen Hawking - Theoretical Physicist, Original network: Channel 4. Genius of Britain is the story of the flashes of inspiration experienced by generations of British scientists as they realised they were about to change the world. Every one of the characters that make up this rich tradition has a unique and very human story. The relationships between them range from lifelong collaboration to bitter rivalry. Buy Genius of Britain By Robert Uhlig. Available in used condition with free delivery in the UK. ISBN: ISBN Genius of Britain (Text Only) I did like the book overall and it certainly covers a lot of historical ground. It succeeds in introducing the reader to a lot of British scientists, their work, their personal natures and the context of their times. To its credit is likely to introduce most readers to a number of scientists about whom they.