Hugh Aldersey-Williams
Journalist, Author
Who is Hugh Aldersey-Williams?
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 discuss issues surrounding natural and man-made designs. He has curated exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum as well as the Wellcome Collection.
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". The book 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 labelled it "lucid" and "enjoyable". Aldersey-Williams contributed an essay on Sir Thomas Browne to The Society for Curious Thought.
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- Also known as
- Hugh Aldersley-Williams
- Profession
- Education
- University of Cambridge
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on July 23, 2013
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