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The Science Book

by Simon Singh, Peter Tallack
The Science Book - Thryft
The Science Book - Thryft

Discover 250 scientific milestones

The Science Book is perfect for anyone interested in a comprehensive overview of the most significant discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the world. This book presents these milestones in a clear and easy to follow timeline format, with each chapter dedicated to a specific field such as physics, biology, or chemistry. The most unique feature of this book is its ability to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and popular culture, making complex ideas accessible to readers of all levels.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Science Book

by Simon Singh, Peter Tallack
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ISBN: 9780304359189
Authors: Simon Singh, Peter Tallack
Publisher: Cassell & Co.
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, History
Related Topics: Physics, Medical
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 158 readers)

Description

From the world's greatest scientists--the world's greatest science book! With a foreword written by critically acclaimed author Simon Singh (Fermat's Last Theorem) and essays by such major writers as Richard Dawkings, Susan Greenfield, and John Gribbin, it presents 250 of the most significant milestones in the history of scientific discovery. Accompanying this unique perspective on our ever-evolving view of the universe are some of the most visually dramatic illustrations you'll ever see. Short, lucid articles focus on everything from the speculations of the ancient Greeks to today's Nobel Prize winners, from Ptolemy's theory of an Earth-centered universe to the first steps on the moon, and from the dawning of the concept of zero to the cloning of Dolly the sheep. Biology, physics, astronomy, medicine, and the breakthroughs in every field are all here and celebrated, in the first truly accessible, fully illustrated story of science. 9 7/8 X 11 1/2. 300 Color Pages
 

Discover 250 scientific milestones

The Science Book is perfect for anyone interested in a comprehensive overview of the most significant discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the world. This book presents these milestones in a clear and easy to follow timeline format, with each chapter dedicated to a specific field such as physics, biology, or chemistry. The most unique feature of this book is its ability to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and popular culture, making complex ideas accessible to readers of all levels.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.