Tide: The Science and Lore of the Greatest Force on Earth

ISBN-13: 9780241967980 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 464 str.

Aldersey-Williams, Hugh

Opis

Half of today's population lives in coastal regions lapped by tidal waters. But it rises and falls according to rules that are a mystery to almost all of us. To fully grasp the influence of the tide and its effects on our civilization, Aldersey-Williams brings together centuries of science but also the literary history and folklore from around the world.

Recenzje

A spring tide of colour and historical anecdote laps over the more austere mudflats of the actual science. So much so that I find myself looking forward to the next piece of technical exposition Tom Whipple The Times

O autorze

Hugh Aldersey-Williams studied natural sciences at Cambridge. He is the author of several books exploring science, design and architecture - including Periodic Tales, Anatomies and The Adventures of Sir Thomas Browne in the 21st Century - and has curated exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Wellcome Collection. He lives in Norfolk with his wife and son.