Science and Controversy: A Biography of Sir Norman Lockyer, Founder Editor of Nature (Macmillan Science)

Sir Norman Lockyer left Nature, the world's leading scientific journal, as his lasting memorial. But his life, and controversial theories, are an important part of science history. His ideas were at the forefront of public debate, and ranged from the brilliant to the perverse. This entertaining book is a fascinating insight into his eventful life. Front Matter....Pages i-xvi The Militant Civil Servant....Pages 1-15 The Man of Letters....Pages 16-39 The Man of Science....Pages 40-74 The Devonshire Commission....Pages 75-111 South Kensington and Meteorology....Pages 112-133 What is an Atom?....Pages 134-173 The Philosopher’s Stone....Pages 174-206 Family and Friends....Pages 207-235 A New Orientation....Pages 236-255 Education and National Progress....Pages 256-277 The Final Push....Pages 278-305 Epilogue....Pages 306-307 Postscript....Pages 308-328 Back Matter....Pages 329-352 A.j. Meadows. A Biography Of Sir Norman Lockyer, Founder Editor Of Nature--cover. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 329-346) And Index.