The Book of Science -- 250 Scientific Discoveries That Have Influenced Human History

Author: [UK] Peter Taylor
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book is an excellent popular science book with illustrations, suitable for general readers. It is written by a group of renowned scientists and science writers from around the world. It selects 250 representative and milestone scientific discoveries in human history (from 35,000 BC to 2000 AD) that not only changed science itself but also changed people's thinking. It covers many disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, medicine, psychology, archaeology, and paleoanthropology. This book not only describes the facts of specific scientific discoveries but also proposes the ideas on which scientific discoveries are based, pointing out the connection between personal qualities and scientific thinking. By reading this book, readers can receive scientific education in a relaxed and pleasant way and face the challenges of the 21st century with ease.