The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays

ISBN-13: 9788027382163 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str.

John Joly

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This work presents a fascinating collection of 12 essays by John Joly on diverse scientific subjects, ranging from the age of the Earth to the colors of alpine flowers. The book provides a glimpse into the scientific thinking of a century ago, written in a clear and personal style. John Joly was a renowned physicist and pioneer in radiotherapy whose techniques for determining geological ages are used even today. This work is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science.