The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion

Michael Mosley; John Lynch

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845335473 ISBN 13: 9781845335472

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley, 2010

Accompanying a landmark BBC television series, Science Story traces the breakthroughs in every area of science from classical times to today. Throughout, the award-winning authors show us the big historical picture too. Great science happens when brilliant minds collide with new discoveries and tools at specific points in time. These intriguing and sometimes quirky insights are summarized in unique 'Connections' diagrams throughout the book. And we see the powerful and poignant human stories behind the discoveries. Scientists have always struggled against prejudice and closed minds - often their own. It takes a great deal of evidence to shift our world view. Challenging many of our assumptions about the history of science this is the perfect guide to where science has come from and why it is so vital today.

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The Story of Science A guide to where science has come from and why it is so vital. It traces the breakthroughs in various areas of science since the classical times. Full description

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Accompanies a landmark BBC series (6 hour-long episodes, transmitting BBC2 April 2010) Co-written by the presenter of the series, Michael Mosley, an award-winning science producer and journalist, who regularly appears on BBC1's One Show. 2010 is the 350th anniversary of the Royal Society in London, which will be launching a 'Year of Science' throughout the UK. An entertaining and original take on the subject including 'connections' diagrams that highlight the surprising links between science and history.