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Steven Johnson
Steven Johnson is the author of popular science books like How We Got to Now and Where Good Ideas Come From. He explores the history of innovation and the spread of knowledge in his writing.
Invention of air
Invention of air
- Pages
- 254
- Published
- 2009
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Steven Johnson explores the life of Joseph Priestley, an eighteenth-century radical thinker who significantly influenced science, religion, and politics during America's founding. This book reveals how Priestley, a scientist, theologian, and friend to figures like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, played crucial roles in discovering oxygen, founding the Unitarian Church, and shaping the intellectual landscape of the United States. It's a story of genius, friendship, and sweeping historical change that challenges our understanding of the Founding Fathers.