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Edited and introduced by Bill Bryson, and with contributions from Richard Dawkins, Margaret Atwood, David Attenborough, Martin Rees and Richard Fortey amongst others, this is a remarkable volume celebrating the 350th anniversary of the Royal Society. Since its foundation in 1660 with a remit to assist and promote the accumulation of useful knowledge, the Royal Society has pioneered scientific exploration and discovery of everything from gravity to archaeology. The oldest scientific academy in existence and arguably the most prestigious, its backbone is its Fellowship of the most eminent scientists in history, including Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein. Today, its Fellows are the most influential men and women in science, many of whom have contributed to this ground-breaking volume alongside some of the world's most celebrated novelists, essayists and historians. This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the Royal Society's vast achievements over its illustrious 350-year history, as well as its enormous and ongoing contribution to the development of modern science. With unrestricted access to the Society's archives and photographs, twenty-two of the most celebrated scientists, essayists and historians explore ideas from a range of themes relating to the history of science and the mutual shaping of science and society. 'As we approach the Society's 350th anniversary in 2010, we have an opportunity to build on the work of these great scientists. The discovery of the electron, the splitting of the atom, the computer, the double helix and the world wide web were all the works of fellows of the Society.' David Attenborough
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Bill Bryson's many books include the bestselling 'The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid', 'A Short History of Nearly Everything', 'Notes from a Small Island' and most recently 'Shakespeare'. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, he now lives in Norfolk with his wife and four children.
Edited and introduced by Bill Bryson, and with contributions from Richard Dawkins, Margaret Atwood, David Attenborough, Martin Rees and Richard Fortey amongst others, this is a remarkable volume celebrating the 350th anniversary of the Royal Society. Since its foundation in 1660 with a remit to assist and promote the accumulation of useful knowledge, the Royal Society has pioneered scientific exploration and discovery of everything from gravity to archaeology. The oldest scientific academy in existence and arguably the most prestigious, its backbone is its Fellowship of the most eminent scientists in history, including Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein. Today, its Fellows are the most influential men and women in science, many of whom have contributed to this ground-breaking volume alongside some of the world's most celebrated novelists, essayists and historians. This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the Royal Society's vast achievements over its illustrious 350-year history, as well as its enormous and ongoing contribution to the development of modern science. With unrestricted access to the Society's archives and photographs, twenty-two of the most celebrated scientists, essayists and historians explore ideas from a range of themes relating to the history of science and the mutual shaping of science and society. 'As we approach the Society's 350th anniversary in 2010, we have an opportunity to build on the work of these great scientists. The discovery of the electron, the splitting of the atom, the computer, the double helix and the world wide web were all the works of fellows of the Society.' David Attenborough
About the Author
Bill Bryson's many books include the bestselling 'The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid', 'A Short History of Nearly Everything', 'Notes from a Small Island' and most recently 'Shakespeare'. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, he now lives in Norfolk with his wife and four children.
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