Hugh Aldersey-Williams
Hugh Aldersey-Williams | |
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| Education | University of Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Author, journalist, columnist |
| Website | www |
Hugh Aldersey-Williams is an author and journalist from the United Kingdom. Aldersey-Williams studied the natural sciences at the University of Cambridge. His several books discuss issues surrounding natural and man-made designs. He has curated exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum as well as the Wellcome Collection.[1]
Aldersey-Williams is perhaps best known for his 2011 book Periodic Tales, which The Daily Telegraph described as "a paean to the building blocks of matter".[1][2] The book (ISBN 9780061824722) takes a comprehensive look through world history to detail where, how, and why humanity discovered the elements. It also received praise from Kirkus Reviews, which labelled it "lucid" and "enjoyable".[3] Aldersey-Williams contributed an essay on Sir Thomas Browne to The Society for Curious Thought.[4]
Background
Aldersey-Williams has a lifetime hobby, since his teenage days, of collecting samples of the elements and setting them up in his home.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Four Way Interview - Hugh Aldersey-Williams". popularscience.co.uk. February 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ a b Farmelo, Graham (30 January 2011). "Periodic Tales by Hugh Aldersey-Williams: review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ http://www.harpercollins.com/books/Periodic-Tales-Hugh-Aldersey-Williams/?isbn=9780061824722
- ^ "'The Curious Mind of Sir Thomas Browne'".
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