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Scientific Blunders: A Brief History of How Wrong Scientists Can Sometimes Be
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
Scientific Blunders: A Brief History of How Wrong Scientists Can Sometimes Be
Contributors:
By (Author) Dr Robert Youngson
Publisher:
Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:
Constable
Publication Date:
29th October 1998
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Other Subjects:
Trivia and quiz questions
Dewey:
509
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
352
Dimensions:
Width 131mm, Height 198mm, Spine 23mm
Weight:
260g
Description
An account of the errors into which seemingly infallible humans have fallen, whether through obstinacy, arrogance or carelessness. Examples investigated include the Piltdown Man hoax and the Tay Bridge collapse.
