Gribbin, John
Science: A History 1534-2001
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140297416
- author:
- Gribbin, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 672
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- History of science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Science: A History tells the story of the men and women who changed our understanding of the world. From Galileo to Newton, Marie Curie to Louis Agassiz, this book explores the lives of pioneers, visionaries, eccentrics, and madmen who shaped science as we know it.
Through their triumphs and failures, Gribbin reveals the turbulent times in which they lived, often facing opposition and adversity along the way. This is a history of science that has never been told before, filled with fascinating stories and surprising insights.
Written by award-winning science writer John Gribbin, Science: A History is a gripping and entertaining account of the people who have helped us understand the world around us. With his trademark accessibility and enthusiasm, Gribbin brings this history to life in a way that will leave you eager to learn more.
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