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Science in 100 Key Breakthroughs

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An illustrated survey of the 100 key discoveries of science across several millennia.

In 100 bite-size sections,
Science in 100 Key Breakthroughs
encapsulates the history of Western science, from astronomy and physics to geology, biology and psychology -- and everything in between. Starting with the origins of counting more than 35,000 years ago, the book tells the rich and fascinating story of inspired inventions and how gradual progress and inspired leaps of imagination advanced science.

More than 200 computer-generated images, photographs and illustrations highlight concise text that describes 100 critical junctures in scientific progress. Some of these are:

The circumference of Earth
Algebra
Newton's Principle
Pi
Germ theory
X-rays
Viruses
Chaos theory
Relativity
Brownian motion
Wave/particle duality
The computer
The double helix
The human genome.
Science in 100 Key Breakthroughs
is proof of our desire to understand the world around us and our determination to find the answers.

Language: English

Pages: 416

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Firefly Books

Release: August 04, 2011

ISBN: 1554078083

ISBN 13: 9781554078080

Science in 100 Key Breakthroughs

4.3/5 ( ratings)

An illustrated survey of the 100 key discoveries of science across several millennia.

In 100 bite-size sections,
Science in 100 Key Breakthroughs
encapsulates the history of Western science, from astronomy and physics to geology, biology and psychology -- and everything in between. Starting with the origins of counting more than 35,000 years ago, the book tells the rich and fascinating story of inspired inventions and how gradual progress and inspired leaps of imagination advanced science.

More than 200 computer-generated images, photographs and illustrations highlight concise text that describes 100 critical junctures in scientific progress. Some of these are:

The circumference of Earth
Algebra
Newton's Principle
Pi
Germ theory
X-rays
Viruses
Chaos theory
Relativity
Brownian motion
Wave/particle duality
The computer
The double helix
The human genome.
Science in 100 Key Breakthroughs
is proof of our desire to understand the world around us and our determination to find the answers.

Language: English

Pages: 416

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Firefly Books

Release: August 04, 2011

ISBN: 1554078083

ISBN 13: 9781554078080

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