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Lifetime: 1861 - 1933 Passed: ≈ 91 years ago

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J. Arthur Thomson

Books by J. Arthur Thomson

Outline of Science, Vol 1 Cover image

Outline of Science, Vol 1

Non-Fiction Reference work Science Education
Evolution Biology Astronomy Physics Science Relativity 1920s Adaptation Popular science Human origins Scientific theory

The Outline of Science, Volume 1 was written specifically with the man-on-the-street in mind as the target audience. Covering scientific subjects ranging from astronomy to biology to elementary physics in clear, concise and easily understood prose, t...

Outline of Science, Vol 1 (Solo) Cover image

Outline of Science, Vol 1 (Solo)

Non-Fiction Reference work Science Education
Evolution Energy Biology Astronomy Physics Science Observation Experiment Atom Milky Way Galaxies Fossil record Neutrons Ether Dark matter Darwin Coal Entropy Scientific thinking Conjecture

In The Outline of Science, Thomson gives us a window into scientific thinking as it stood in 1922 on the big, the little, and the biological. With straightforward language intended for a general audience, this book covers astronomy from the Solar Sys...

Outline of Science, Vol 2 Cover image

Outline of Science, Vol 2

Non-Fiction Reference work Science Education
Biology Astronomy Physics Mammals Human Mind Insects Birds Natural history Human Body Microscopy

The Outline of Science is a popular science work that covers a wide range of scientific subjects, from astronomy to biology to physics. It is written in clear, concise, and easily understood prose, making it accessible to the general reader. Volume...

Outline of Science, Vol 3 Cover image

Outline of Science, Vol 3

Non-Fiction Reference work Science Education
Evolution Biology Physics Science Chemistry Electricity Aviation Paranormal Psychology Natural history Botany Telegraphy

This volume of "The Outline of Science" delves into the fascinating world of living creatures, exploring their characteristics, interrelations, and evolutionary processes. It covers a range of scientific disciplines including botany, biology, and ch...

Outline of Science, Vol 4 Cover image

Outline of Science, Vol 4

Non-Fiction Science Education
Health Biology Astronomy Ethnology Philosophy of Science Vertebrates Elementary physics Domesticated animals Lower vertebrates Luminous organisms Bacteria

Volume four of 'Outline of Science' delves into the captivating world of bacteria, luminous organisms, and lower vertebrates, including the intriguing dynamics of domesticated animals. It explores the intricate field of ethnology, delving into variou...