The University of Manchester has launched a brand-new book dedicated to celebrating 200 years of groundbreaking ideas.

Manchester Minds has been released as part of the world-famous university’s bicentennial year festivities. The book, edited by Stuart Jones, honours two centuryes of intellectual contributions from the institution’s most brilliant thinkers.

Published by Manchester University Press, Manchester Minds offers readers a rich account of the influential figures who have shaped the university’s legacy, from world-renowned physicist Brian Cox and computing pioneer Alan Turing to economist Arthur Lewis and poet-activist Eva Gore-Booth.

The book delves into historic controversies and celebrates unsung heroes, offering an engaging and accessible narrative of how Manchester’s intellectual tradition has transformed the world.

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Words:
Bradley Lengden
Published on:
Tue 17 Sep 2024