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James Clerk Maxwell
The James Clerk Maxwell Statue
Our modern technological society, from the computer to telecommunications, rests firmly on the foundations established by Maxwell. It was Maxwell’s emphasis on the basic role of fields of force that led Einstein to his general theory of relativity and the modern understanding of gravity. For a scientist of Maxwell’s stature, there are few memorials to him. In 2006, the 175th anniversary of his birth raised his profile in his home city and the RSE, of which Maxwell had been a Fellow, initiated plans for a statue of him.
A stunning 130 page book, published by the Royal Society of Edinburgh to commemorate the achievements and legacy of James Clerk Maxwell is available to purchase.
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