History of Science: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)

History of Science: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)

by SeanF.Johnston (Author)

Synopsis

Weaving together intellectual history, philosophy, and social studies, Sean Johnston offers a unique appraisal of the history of science and the nature of this evolving discipline. Science is all-encompassing and new developments are usually mired in controversy; nevertheless, it is a driving force of the modern world. Based on its past, where might it lead us in the twenty-first century?

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 272
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Published: 01 Aug 2009

ISBN 10: 1851686819
ISBN 13: 9781851686810
Book Overview: From magic to the Enlightenment; Darwinism to nuclear weapons

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Compellingly written...As an introduction to the historiography of science, this book is superb...a wonderfully rich volume, ideal for the newbie historian or interested layperson. * British Society for the History of Science *
Author Bio
Sean F. Johnston is Reader in the History of Science and Technology at the University of Glasgow. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy with a prior career as a physicist and systems engineer.