Background
Field, J. V. was born on February 21, 1943 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. Son of E.J. and D. (Krawitz) Field.
Field, J. V. was born on February 21, 1943 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. Son of E.J. and D. (Krawitz) Field.
Bachelor in Mathematics, University Cambridge, England, 1964. Master of Arts, University Cambridge, England, 1968. Master of Science in Astronomy, University Sussex, England, 1967.
Doctor of Philosophy in History of Science, University London, 1981.
Research assistant Cambridge University Observatory, 1964-1966, 1970-1972. Curator Science Museum, London, since 1972. Visiting research fellow Royal Institution of Great Britain, London, since 1982.
Fellow Royal Astronomical Society. Member British Society for History of Science, Society Renaissance Studies, International Academy History Science (correspondent), Leonardo da Vinci Society.