Hugh Aldersey-Williams

Hugh Aldersey-Williams
Education University of Cambridge
Occupation Author, journalist, columnist

Hugh Aldersey-Williams is an author and journalist from the United Kingdom. Aldersey-Williams studied the natural sciences at the University of Cambridge. His several books discusses issues surrounding natural and man-made designs. He has curated exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum as well as the Wellcome Collection.[1]

Aldersey-Williams is perhaps best known for his 2011 book Periodic Tales, which The Daily Telegraph described as "a paean to the building blocks of matter".[1][2] The book (ISBN 9780061824722) takes a comprehensive look through world history to detail where, how, and why humanity discovered the elements. It also received praise from Kirkus Reviews, which labeled it "lucid" and "enjoyable".[3]

Background

Aldersey-Williams has a lifetime hobby, since his teenage days, of collecting samples of the elements and setting them up in his home.[2]

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References

  1. ^ a b "Four Way Interview - Hugh Aldersey-Williams". popularscience.co.uk. February 2011. http://www.popularscience.co.uk/features/feat60.htm. Retrieved 29 March 2011. 
  2. ^ a b Farmelo, Graham (30 January 2011). "Periodic Tales by Hugh Aldersey-Williams: review". The Daily Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/8283811/Periodic-Tales-by-Hugh-Aldersey-Williams-review.html. Retrieved 29 March 2011. 
  3. ^ http://www.harpercollins.com/books/Periodic-Tales-Hugh-Aldersey-Williams/?isbn=9780061824722