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The Accidental Scientist: The Role of Chance and Luck in Scientific Discovery
£3.80
Have you ever wondered how the ideas for some things come about? Surprisingly often it is as much down to chance as a single person’s brilliance. The Accidental Scientist explores the role of chance and error in scientific, medical and commercial innovation, outlining exactly how some of the most well-known products, gadgets and useful gizmos came to be. From the jacuzzi to jeans and TNT to Tipp-Ex, this book explores many of the discoveries that we are all so familiar with today, yet have the most interesting origins because of the story behind them. Not all discoveries require brilliance, and as The Accidental Scientist demonstrates, sometimes a special ingredient is needed: luck.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Michael O' Mara Books (30 Oct. 2013) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 4719 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 224 pages |
by Caroline
I didn’t get through a chapter of this amazing little book without at least once saying “I never knew that!”
I have spent the last few days reading facts and stories aloud to my other half as I just had to share.
Highly recommended. If you have ever listened to the No such thing as a fish podcast or watched QI you will love this book.
by Peter Bastow
Some fascinating stories
by Amazon Customer
Informative, fascinating and at times hilarious. From day to day items to lesser known scientific marvels, Well worth a read.
by Miff
great
by philipinleeds
very good condition. Thanks
by Jane
I took this book out of the library. It was so fascinating that I have bought copies for my two sons.