ABSTRACT

Michael Faraday's social origins, his thought processes, his methods of experimentation, and his religion have all been subjects of exhaustive analysis by historians and philosophers of science. One aspect of his work, which provides unique insight into his career path and the way in which his mind worked, has not received much emphasis outside the

chapter 1|3 pages

The Beginning

chapter 2|26 pages

Early Years

chapter 3|37 pages

Touring the Continent

chapter 4|15 pages

Way of Life and Work

chapter 5|14 pages

Colleagues and Friends

chapter 6|10 pages

Words for Things

chapter 7|5 pages

Science at the Bench

chapter 8|20 pages

Leaves from a Laboratory Notebook

chapter 9|11 pages

Science in the Lecture Theatre

chapter 10|25 pages

Science for Young People

chapter 11|6 pages

Honour and Recognition

chapter 12|23 pages

Public Affairs

chapter 13|9 pages

Final Days