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Title: A good biography of a great scientist
Review: James Clerk Maxwell is one of the greatest scientists not only because of his many great contributions but also because he inspired so many others who went on to become outstandingscientists. The impact of his work is so far-reaching that itis difficult to find the right words to describe it. Thus, itis rather curious that no major biographies of Maxwell have been published.This biography by Basil Mahon attempts to address this void.This is a good book that is enjoyable to read. James' strengths, both scientific and personal, are presented inan engaging style. But, one cannot but feel that, given the greatness of the subject, the biography is not as vast in scope as one might expect. This is a simple biography of a great man.
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