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Benjamin Harrow
1888–1970
A biochemist and science writer, he helped make complicated ideas in chemistry, nutrition, and modern physics understandable for general readers. His books brought fast-changing scientific discoveries to a wide audience in the early 20th century.
1 Audiobook
From Newton to Einstein: Changing Conceptions of the Universe
by Benjamin Harrow
About the author
Born in London on August 25, 1888, he later moved to the United States and studied at Columbia University, earning degrees in rapid succession before building a career in biochemistry and teaching. He was known not only as a scientist but also as a gifted explainer who wrote clearly for students and non-specialists.
His work ranged widely across biochemistry, nutrition, and the history of science. Alongside textbooks such as Biochemistry for Medical, Dental, and College Students, he wrote popular science books including From Newton to Einstein, showing a talent for turning major scientific ideas into lively, approachable reading.
He died on December 9, 1970. Although remembered in scientific circles for his academic work, his lasting appeal for many readers comes from the way he made science feel open, current, and human.