As well as telling the story of Baird's life from his childhood in Scotland to his international fame as 'the Television Man", this book looks at the impact of his invention in terms of its importance in world history. The science behind the invention of the television is explained with interesting diagrams, and quotes from Baird and his contemporaries give an insight into the famous inventor's mind. Towards the end of the book Baird's legacy on 20th Century History is discussed, giving the reader a chance to think about the impact of his life and scientific discovery on world history as a whole.
This is Book 8 in the Scientists Who Made Hist Series. See all Scientists Who Made Hist books here.
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Dr. Mike Goldsmith was formerly Head of Acoustics at the UK's National Physical Laboratory. He has written more than 40 science books for children and adults, which have been published in more than 28 countries. His books have been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize twice. Dr. Goldsmith lives in the UK.
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