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

Contributor(s):

Davis, Adam Hart [editor.]

Publisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016Edition: Revised and updated 2nd edition updatedDescription: 512 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 31 cmContent type:

text
still image
cartographic image

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781465454201 [hardbound]

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Genre/Form:

DDC classification:

G.R. 500 Sci27 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

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." --

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General Reference	College Library General Reference	G.R. 500 Sci27 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not for loan		UC11-000002043

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Originally published: 2009.

"Smithsonian"--Title page.

Includes index.

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

"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." --

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