Scientific Genius and Creativity : Readings from Scientific American

by Owen Gingerich

Science, Natural Sciences, Modern & Applied Sciences, Biography

Genres: Science

110 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Professor Owen Gingerich was a US astronomer. He served at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and as Professor of Astronomy and History of Science at Harvard University. He held memberships with the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, and the International Academy of the History of Science. Gingerich published over 500 technical or educational articles and reviews, along with writing more popularly on astronomy and the history of astronomy in books, encyclopedias, and journals.

Gingerich taught at Harvard University until his retirement in 2000. He continues to be a widely recognized authority on the Renaisannce astronomers Johannes Kepler and Nicolaus Copernicus, and on the French astronomer Charles Messier.

Asteroid 2658: Gingerich, discovered on February 13, 1980, at the Harvard College Observatory, was named in his honor.

Reviews

[Ray Savarda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reprint of Scientific American Articles spanning 1950 thru 1980 that cover a particular renowned scientist / mathematician.
Not sure I agree all the articles address the title of "Genius and Creativity"....but interesting articles, nonetheless.

[Jason · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book took me awhile to read. While not bad, the collection of essays seemed a bit dry and heavy with name & date-dropping.