A Little History of Science
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Paperback Little Histories English
By (author) William Bynum


Categories: General & World History Classical History / Classical Civilisation Science: General Issues History Of Science Popular Science


Description
A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages

Science is fantastic. It tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest living organism, the human body, the history of Earth. People have always been doing science because they have always wanted to make sense of the world and harness its power. From ancient Greek philosophers through Einstein and Watson and Crick to the computer-assisted scientists of today, men and women have wondered, examined, experimented, calculated, and sometimes made discoveries so earthshaking that people understood the world-or themselves-in an entirely new way.

This inviting book tells a great adventure story: the history of science. It takes readers to the stars through the telescope, as the sun replaces the earth at the center of our universe. It delves beneath the surface of the planet, charts the evolution of chemistrys periodic table, introduces the physics that explain electricity, gravity, and the structure of atoms. It recounts the scientific quest that revealed the DNA molecule and opened unimagined new vistas for exploration.

Emphasizing surprising and personal stories of scientists both famous and unsung, A Little History of Science traces the march of science through the centuries. The book opens a window on the exciting and unpredictable nature of scientific activity and describes the uproar that may ensue when scientific findings challenge established ideas. With delightful illustrations and a warm, accessible style, this is a volume for young and old to treasure together.


Product details

Format Paperback | 272 pages
Dimensions 140 x 216 x 19.05mm | 295g
Publication date 31 Oct 2018
Publisher Yale University Press
Publication City/Country United States
Language English
Edition Statement Reprint
Illustrations note 40 b-w illus.
ISBN10 0300197136
ISBN13 9780300197136
Bestsellers rank 60,669