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From the hardback review: ‘George Batchelor has written a fascinating and affectionate scientific and personal biography, drawing on personal contacts extending over thirty years … this excellent biography, written by the aknowledged authority on the subject, should provide enjoyment and food for thought, not only to those working directly in one of the broad range of fields which G. I. Taylor made his own, but indeed to all physical scientists.’ Stewart Turner, Physics World
From the hardback review: ‘Scientists who have encountered any of the remarkable number of Taylor’s ideas in classical physics will find this book interesting to read … Batchelor tells his story clearly and plainly.’ Carl Wunsch, Science
From the hardback review: ‘Geoffrey Taylor lived an action-packed life … George Batchelor skilfully draws together the threads in The Life and Legacy of G. I. Taylor’. New Scientist
From the hardback review: ‘I thoroughly recommend this book as a good read for scientists and non- scientists alike.’ A. G. Atkins, Endeavour
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G. I. Taylor was one of the most distinguished physical scientists of this century, using his deep insight and originality and mathematical skill to increase greatly our understanding of phenomena such as the turbulent flow of fluids. His interest in the science of fluid flow was not confined to theory; he was one of the early pioneers of aeronautics, and designed a new type of anchor, now widely used in small boats throughout the world, that came about through his passion for sailing. Taylor spent most of his working life in the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge, where he investigated the mechanics of fluid and solid materials; his discoveries and ideas have had application throughout mechanical, civil and chemical engineering, meteorology, oceanography and material science. He was also a noted research leader, and his group in Cambridge became one of the most productive centres for the study of fluid mechanics. How was Taylor able to be innovative in so many different ways? This interesting and unusual mix of science and biography helps us to answer that question.
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From the hardback review: ‘George Batchelor has written a fascinating and affectionate scientific and personal biography, drawing on personal contacts extending over thirty years … this excellent biography, written by the aknowledged authority on the subject, should provide enjoyment and food for thought, not only to those working directly in one of the broad range of fields which G. I. Taylor made his own, but indeed to all physical scientists.’ Stewart Turner, Physics World
From the hardback review: ‘Scientists who have encountered any of the remarkable number of Taylor’s ideas in classical physics will find this book interesting to read … Batchelor tells his story clearly and plainly.’ Carl Wunsch, Science
From the hardback review: ‘Geoffrey Taylor lived an action-packed life … George Batchelor skilfully draws together the threads in The Life and Legacy of G. I. Taylor’. New Scientist
From the hardback review: ‘I thoroughly recommend this book as a good read for scientists and non- scientists alike.’ A. G. Atkins, Endeavour
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G. I. Taylor was one of the most distinguished physical scientists of this century, using his deep insight and originality and mathematical skill to increase greatly our understanding of phenomena such as the turbulent flow of fluids. His interest in the science of fluid flow was not confined to theory; he was one of the early pioneers of aeronautics, and designed a new type of anchor, now widely used in small boats throughout the world, that came about through his passion for sailing. Taylor spent most of his working life in the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge, where he investigated the mechanics of fluid and solid materials; his discoveries and ideas have had application throughout mechanical, civil and chemical engineering, meteorology, oceanography and material science. He was also a noted research leader, and his group in Cambridge became one of the most productive centres for the study of fluid mechanics. How was Taylor able to be innovative in so many different ways? This interesting and unusual mix of science and biography helps us to answer that question.
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