A History of Science: From Agriculture to Artificial Intelligence
- Length: 256 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: Sirius
- Publication Date: 2021-08-01
- ISBN-10: 1398802409
- ISBN-13: 9781398802407
- Sales Rank: #2881241 (See Top 100 Books)
Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination – John Dewey
In A History of Science, Mary Cruse takes readers on a fascinating journey through the evolution of this discipline in its many strands. From the Cradle of Civilization to Silicon Valley, this book traces 5,000 years of scientific history, following the small steps, great leaps, wring turns and lucky chances taken by those who came before us.
Learn about the personalities and breakthroughs which transformed our world, including Einstein’s theory of general relativity, Ada Lovelace’s computer programme and Marie Curie’s study of radioactivity. Readers can also delve into the cutting-edge science of the 21st century – genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, sustainable energy projects – and explore which breakthroughs are yet to come…
Filled with remarkable photographs and text features, A History of Science distills this vast discipline into an accessible and entertaining read.
Title Contents Preface Introduction Part One: Ancient History 3000 BC–5th Century Chapter 1: Mathematics Chapter 2: Medicine Chapter 3: Philosophy Part Two: The Post-Classical Era 5th–15th Centuries Chapter 4: Geography Chapter 5: Optics Chapter 6: Plant Science Part Three: The Early Modern Period 15th–18th Centuries Chapter 7: Anatomy Chapter 8: Astronomy Chapter 9: Chemistry Part Four: The 19th Century Chapter 10: Engineering Chapter 11: Geology Chapter 12: Microbiology Part Five: The 20th and 21st Centuries Chapter 13: Physics Chapter 14: Brain Science Chapter 15: Computer Science Chapter 16: Genetics Part Six: The Future of Science Chapter 17: Looking Ahead Conclusion Further Reading Picture Credits Copyright
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