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The history of science is as much a story of personalities as of ideas, and it has often progressed through the theories of unorthodox men and women. This book presents the scientific breakthroughs by recounting the human stories behind the ideas, no matter how scandalous they might be. Mad Men and Scandalous Scientists thoroughly entertains the reader by offering surprising insights into the great and terrible minds of scientific history. Passion and intrigue, grudges and professional rivalries, crushing contempt, venomous hatred and petty jealousy - all the deadly sins are represented in a collection of outrageous scientists that spans the fields of earth sciences, evolution, palaeobiology, biology, medicine, physics, astronomy and maths. Each entry covers a particular scientific dispute bringing the scientists involved to life, while presenting a darker side of science that is rarely revealed. There are also special feature sections that explore related issues such as the interplay between science and politics, religion and the media, and the role of fringe science. Appendices include a chronology of the disputes under discussion, notes on the scientists featured in the book and a glossary of scientific terms.

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Joel Levy is a writer specializing in science and history. He has authored several books, including The Doomsday Book: Scenarios for the End of the World (2005), Lost Histories (2006), The Secret Societies Bible (2010), Newton's Notebook: The Life, Times, and Discoveries of Isaac Newton (2010) and Lost Cities of the Ancient World (also published by New Holland, 2011).

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