Light Years
Author(s): Brian Clegg
This is the story of light and the people who were determined to unlock the secrets of one of the greatest puzzles of the Universe. The book recounts spiritual interpretations, from the Ancient Egyptians to the Mayans and looks at the first scientific grapplings with light by the ancient Chinese sage Mo Ti, the Greek philosopher Empedocles, Arab genius Alhazen and others.
General Information
- :
- : Little, Brown Book Group Limited
- : Sphere
- : 0.419
- : 28 June 2001
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Brian Clegg
- : Hardback
- : 1
- : 535
- : 288
- : illustrations
More About The Product
Brian Clegg gained a degree in physics from Cambridge University and an MA in Operational Research before joining British Airways as a consultant on new and innovative applications of technology; In 1994 he set up his own creative consultancy and has a range of blue-chip clients including Zurich Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland; A well-known columnist in the business/technology field, Brian is the author of a dozen books including Creativity, Imagination Engineering and Instant Brainpower
