Rivals
Author(s): Michael White
Rivalry is a key feature of scientific endeavour. This is an examination of eight instances in the history of science and technology that changed the world. They all illustrate various forms of rivalry - between individuals, institutions, even nations - and to what extent it played a pivotal role.
Product Information
Shortlisted for Aventis Prize for Science Books 2002.
Michael White was formerly a professional musician before becoming a lecturer at d'Overbroeck's College and Science Editor of GQ. He became a full-time writer in 1987, since when he has published over a dozen books, three of which were co-written with John Gribbin. He lives in Kent.
General Fields
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- : vinteb
- : vinteb
- : 0.314
- : 07 February 2002
- : 199mm X 132mm X 29mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Michael White
- : Paperback
- : New edition
- : 509
- : 430
