A Brief History of Science
Author | : John R. Gribbin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : 1902328450 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781902328454 |
Rating | : 4/5 (454 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Brief History of Science written by John R. Gribbin and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book : "outlines the key concepts forming the core of each major branch of science, and how they were developed ; reviews the achievements of all the major figures in the history of modern science from Galileo onward ; explains the ideas that upset our 'common sense' view of reality, from the weird behaviour of fundamental particles to the vastness of the universe ; explores the cultural consequences of scientific discoveries and ideas ; reveals science for what it really is - a relentless curiosity born out of mystery and wonder." -- back cover.