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Gray Johnson Poole
AuthorBooks · Second hand1906-2005
Lynn D. Poole was the creator and host of an early U.S. science television program, The Johns Hopkins Science Review (1948–1955), and the author of more than 20 popular science books. In 2002, Patrick Lucanio and Gary Coville wrote that "In retrospect, Lynn Poole created one of those unique series that allowed television to fulfill its idealized mission as both an educational and an entertainment medium." The "pioneering program" made Poole a "surprise star". Marcel LaFollette argues that contemporary science television such as NOVA and the Discovery Channel are derived from the innovations of Poole and others.
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About Gray Johnson Poole
Birth
1906
Death
2005
Lynn D. Poole was the creator and host of an early U.S. science television program, The Johns Hopkins Science Review (1948–1955), and the author of more than 20 popular science books. In 2002, Patrick Lucanio and Gary Coville wrote that "In retrospect, Lynn Poole created one of those unique series that allowed television to fulfill its idealized mission as both an educational and an entertainment medium." The "pioneering program" made Poole a "surprise star". Marcel LaFollette argues that contemporary science television such as NOVA and the Discovery Channel are derived from the innovations of Poole and others.
Gray Johnson Poole was born in Philadelphia in 1906 and dedicated her life to science communication.
Throughout her prolific career, she authored a total of 18 published works.
Her major work, Reflections on inland navigations, highlights her interest in technical and infrastructure topics.
Her writings explore a wide range of subjects, from economics and politics to the history of Ireland and Great Britain.
She passed away in 2005, leaving a legacy as a prominent voice in American science communication.
