The Accidental Scientist

The Role of Chance and Luck in Scientific Discovery

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Reference, Reference & Language, Almanacs & Trivia, Trivia
Cover of the book The Accidental Scientist by Graeme Donald, Michael O'Mara
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Author: Graeme Donald ISBN: 9781782430995
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Publication: October 30, 2013
Imprint: Michael O'Mara Language: English
Author: Graeme Donald
ISBN: 9781782430995
Publisher: Michael O'Mara
Publication: October 30, 2013
Imprint: Michael O'Mara
Language: English
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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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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