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After five centuries of remarkable discovery, science is still only at its beginning. What we know now is only a tiny fraction of what we have still to understand. This book is an account of what is still to be found out if our understanding of the world is to be more full. It shows how science will change our understanding of the world.
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The origin of life. The beginning and end of the universe. The workings of the brain. These are the big questions, the ones scientists and non-scientists alike love to ponder and that give deeper meaning to our quest for knowledge. John Maddox, former long-time editor of Nature,has endeavoured to outline our progress, and, more importantly, our goals in these and other fields of study.
What Remains to Be Discovered details the past, present, and possible future of science in three sections: "Matter," "Life," and "Our World." The author's broad, multidisciplinary grasp of science is apparent as he guides us effortlessly through the work of scientists from ancient times to the present. Having first shown us an up-to-date map of scientific knowledge, he then emphasises the large blank spaces still remaining and suggests where explorers might best continue their efforts.
From natural selection to the ether, each question answered has provoked many, often more difficult, challenges for a new generation of researchers. Maddox hints at what our future textbooks will say, but is also careful to remind us that the history of science is full of surprises. We'll do well to remember that as we enter the 21st century. --Rob Lightner
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- PublisherPapermac
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0333650093
- ISBN 13 9780333650097
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages384
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