A Shorter History of Science by William Cecil Dampier
Sir William Cecil Dampier (1867–1952) was a British scientist and agriculturalist who was knighted in 1931 for services to agriculture. In this book, which was first published in 1944, Dampier provides an accessible account of the development of science from its origins in prehistory through to the discoveries of the twentieth century. Illustrative figures and a bibliography are also included. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in the writings of Dampier and the history of science.
Sir William Cecil Dampier FRS (born William Cecil Dampier Whetham) ( December 27, 1867 - December 11, 1952 ) was a British scientist, agriculturist, and science historian who developed a method of extracting lactose (milk sugar) from whey. He was born in London, the son of Charles Langley and Mary (nü¾Ž–”¼e Dampier) Whetham and the grandson of Sir Charles Whetham, a former Lord Mayor of London. In 1886, he entered Trinity College, Cambridge and in 1889 commenced his varied researches in the Cavendish Laboratory. In 1891 was elected a Fellow of Trinity.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781107672901 |
| ISBN 10 | 1107672902 |
| Title | A Shorter History of Science |
| Author | William Cecil Dampier |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2013-12-12 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
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