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Ernest Rutherford and the Birth of Modern Physics | Matthew Wright

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  • Ernest Rutherford is 'the man who first split the atom', but his scientific firsts go well beyond that famous discovery - Einstein rated him 'a second Newton'.

    Historian and physics buff Matthew Wright explores the birth of modern science through the famous Kiwi's endeavours.

    Popular science at its best, this illustrated book is published worldwide in a co-edition between Oratia Books and Scribe Publications (Melbourne & London).

  • Matthew Wright is the author of over 60 books on topics ranging from history to science and engineering, for all ages. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His books include Living on Shaky Ground, explaining the science behind earthquakes; the Bateman Illustrated History of New Zealand; Freyberg, a Life's Journey, the biography of Bernard Freyberg; and the popular introductory book The New Zealand Wars. Matthew lives in Wellington, New Zealand (see matthewwright.net).

  • General Information
    ISBN 9781990042683
    Publisher Oratia Media
    Imprint Oratia Books
    Weight (g) 650.0
    Publication date 07 October 2025
    Availability date 07 October 2025
    Product Type books
    Other Specifications
    Author Matthew Wright
    Bind Paperback
    Language English
    Pages 292
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