Valley Village, CA Author Publishes Science History Book

Our Quest for Fine Detail, a new book by Elizabeth P. Mathews, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Throughout history, man has sought to have a clearer and closer look at the objects around him, especially those found in nature. In Our Quest for Fine Detail, Elizabeth P. Mathews gives readers a detailed history of man's experimentation with magnification, from the use of transparent stones to early models of spectacles to the current advanced microscopes. Mathews's love of microscopy is a benefit for readers who want a detailed look at its history.

About the Author
Elizabeth P. Mathews received a Ph.D. in physiology and anatomy at the University of California-Berkely. She was one of the first scientists to be introduced to the electron microscope. Fascinated by the microscope's possibilities, Mathews has spent the past several decades in search of the finest details that microscopes can provide.

Our Quest for Fine Detail is a 206-page paperback with a retail price of $62.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-3422-1. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.