Whether it is the large and lofty ambition of conquest and empire, or whether it is the great creative spirit of human kind expressed in literature, art, music and dance, all these are expressions of the same genius that belongs only to species known as man. Inspiring portraits of the true geniuses of the science world. Men of brilliance, unrelenting dedication and outstanding vision. From eradication of small-pox to the fight against AIDS, from the invention of the wireless to satellite and space technology, meet the scientists who have ensured the permanent place of science in society.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Meenakshi Menon
Meenakshi Menon is a Senior Programme Associate (Programming) with a leading satellite news channel. She is mainly responsible for research into background material for popular Quiz shows, Talk-Shows and Celebrity Interviews.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Peter Seally
Peter Seally is associated with the print media. He is on the senior editorial staff of a publishing house based in Hongkong and Bangkok. Specialising in travel and tourism, he has been responsible for compiling and editing a number of books on popular myth and folk heroes for the travel trade.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Warren G. Bennice
Warren G. Bennice is a former director (Research) of the Institute for Study of Developing Societies, Stockholm. He was mainly responsible for sustained investigations and research into several less known communities and societies in Europe and South America. He has presented a number of notably successful papers at international seminars and conferences and has delivered lectures at various universities on the subject of his prime interest, i.e. the role of history and its heroes in social and cultural development.
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