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Helge Kragh

    February 13, 1944

    Helge Stjernholm Kragh is a Danish historian of science whose scholarship focuses on the history of physics from the mid-19th century onwards, as well as the history of astronomy, cosmology, and chemistry. His work delves into pivotal moments and the evolution of these scientific fields. Kragh examines not only the scientific discoveries themselves but also the broader historical and intellectual contexts in which they emerged. His analyses provide profound insights into the transformations of scientific thought and methodologies.

    BETWEEN THE EARTH AND THE HEAVENS
    • BETWEEN THE EARTH AND THE HEAVENS

      • 414 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      This book offers an episodic exploration of modern physical sciences, tracing the evolution of physics, chemistry, and astronomy since around 1860. Each chapter presents independent cases that highlight the intriguing connections between laboratory science and observational science. By blending historical authenticity with contemporary scientific insights, it reveals surprising relationships that have shaped our understanding of the natural world.

      BETWEEN THE EARTH AND THE HEAVENS