Science, Technology and Society: The Impact of Science in the 19th Century: 2 (Science, Technology, and Society (Gale)) - Hardcover

Newton, PH D David E; Schlager, Neil; Sisung, Kelle S

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0787648744 ISBN 13: 9780787648749

Publisher: U.X.L., 2001

Synopsis

This informative reference series is designed to help students understand the impact that science has had on the course of human history. Each set (the 18th and 20th century sets will come out in 2001 and 2002) focuses on a particular time period and consists of five topically arranged chapters covering life sciences, mathematics, medicine, physical sciences and technology. Chapters include a topic-specific chronology; a brief overview essay; 10-12 essays on the theories, inventions and major concepts discovered during the period; 10-12 biographies of pioneering scientists; lists of additional resources; and more. Additional features include approximately 60 black-and-white illustrations per volume, sidebars highlighting words to know and activity ideas, and general and subject indexes.

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Review

"This companion to "Science, Technology, and Society: The Impact of Science throughout History 2000 BC through the 18th Century" and "Science, Technology, and Society: The Impact of Science in the 19th Century" is likely to be the most popular of the lot... There are see references throughout and each chapter closes with source lists and useful suggestions for research topics. The detailed index reprinted at the end of each volume makes quick reference a snap. ...This, with its companions, makes a stimulating, accessible alternative to the more gadget-oriented approach in Rudi Volti's "Facts on File Encyclopedia of Science, Technology and Society.""
-- "School Library Journal" (February 2003)

Synopsis

This two-volume reference for late middle school and high school students covers the changes that took place in the 19th century and the influence that mathematics, physical science, and technology and invention had on human history. The five chapters contain a chronology; a summary of the scientific discoveries and developments, trends, and issues

Edition details

• Publisher: U.X.L.
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787648744
• ISBN 13: 9780787648749
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400