The Short Story of Science: A Pocket Guide to Key Histories, Experiments, Theories, Instruments and Methods - Softcover

Jackson, Tom; Fletcher, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1913947882 ISBN 13: 9781913947880

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, 2022

Synopsis

The Short Story of Science is a new introduction to the complete subject of science. Covering 60 key experiments, from Archimedes' investigations of buoyancy to the discovery of dark matter, and then linking these to the history of science, as well as to the key theories and methods, the book simplifies and explains all the key breakthroughs.

Accessible and concise, generously illustrated throughout, and with all the essential information presented without jargon, readers are given all the tools they need to enjoy the fascinating history of scientific knowledge.

About this title

About the Author

Tom Jackson has written more than 200 books and contributed to many more. These include projects with Brian May, Patrick Moore, Marcus de Sautoy, and Carol Vorderman and cover everything from axolotls to Zoroastrianism.

From the Back Cover

New, innovative introduction to the story of scienceThe Short Story of Science is a new introduction to the complete subject of science. Covering 60 key experiments, from Archimedes' investigations of buoyancy to the discovery of dark matter, and then linking these to the history of science, as well as to the key theories and methods, the book simplifies and explains all the key breakthroughs.

Accessible and concise, generously illustrated throughout, and with all the essential information presented without jargon, readers are given all the tools they need to enjoy the fascinating history of scientific knowledge.

Edition details

• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1913947882
• ISBN 13: 9781913947880
• Binding: Flexibound
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224