Science : the definitive visual guide / editor-in-chief, Adam Hart-Davis

Contributor(s):

Hart-Davis, Adam [editor-in-chief]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Dorling Kindersley Limited, c2016.Description: 512 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 31 cmISBN:

9781465454201

Subject(s):

SCIENCE -- ENCYCLOPEDIAS

LOC classification:

REF Q 162 .S35 2016

Contents:

1. The dawn of science prehistory to 1500 -- 2. Renaissance & Enlightenment 1500-1700 -- 3. The Industrial Revolution 1700-1890 -- 4. The Atomic Age 1890-1970 -- 5. The Information Age 1970 onward -- Reference.

Summary: "Delve into the history of science and the discoveries that changed the world with Science. This brand new edition is fully up-to-date, and covers everything from ancient Greek geometry to quantum physics, IVF, and global warming. Using lavish illustrations and key scientific moments, Science takes you on a journey through the history of science, picking out every event, invention, experiment, theory, and individual that you need to know. From the dawn of science to the information age, Science biographies major players in the history of science, including Galileo Galilei, Michael Faraday, Marie Curie, and Alan Turing. Follow the story of science into the future and understand the significance of of every discovery and it's place in scientific thought. Perfect for anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery and suitable for the whole family, Science is the definitive guide to our remarkable history of information." -- Publisher's website.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	NU Clark Reference	Reference	REF Q 162 .S35 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		NUCLA000001935

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Includes index.

"Delve into the history of science and the discoveries that changed the world with Science. This brand new edition is fully up-to-date, and covers everything from ancient Greek geometry to quantum physics, IVF, and global warming. Using lavish illustrations and key scientific moments, Science takes you on a journey through the history of science, picking out every event, invention, experiment, theory, and individual that you need to know. From the dawn of science to the information age, Science biographies major players in the history of science, including Galileo Galilei, Michael Faraday, Marie Curie, and Alan Turing. Follow the story of science into the future and understand the significance of of every discovery and it's place in scientific thought. Perfect for anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery and suitable for the whole family, Science is the definitive guide to our remarkable history of information." -- Publisher's website.

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