Science Book (250 Great Scientific Discoveries That Have Influenced Human History)

Author: Peter Taylor (UK) edited, translated by Mahua and others
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Publishing Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This is an excellent popular science book suitable for general readers, written by a group of renowned scientists and science writers 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 altered people's thinking. It covers numerous disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, medicine, psychology, archaeology, and paleoanthropology. The Book of Science is a science story book accompanied by rich illustrations, featuring 250 significant scientific events in human history, offering a unique and fresh perspective for people to understand the universe. It explores how scientific ideas have influenced our daily lives, our understanding of human origins and the origins of the world, and the ultimate fate of humanity. With elegant writing, extensive information, and dazzling illustrations, arranged chronologically, authoritative writing, and complete references, the book records humanity's most glorious scientific achievements in history, covering disciplines such as biology, physics, astronomy, cosmology, geology, medicine, and mathematics. Each entry elaborates on two scientific events, ideas, and discoveries. Interwoven with longer articles written by world-renowned science writers, these discuss the most significant scientific achievements in history. From the rough beginning to Fermat's Last Theorem, from the geocentric universe to humans' first steps on the moon, from the discovery of cells to the cloning success of Dolly the sheep, The Book of Science captures the wonder and fascination of science, explaining their origins and development. In today's era, important scientific discoveries are made almost every day, and it is believed that this book will help readers better understand the world and explore the unknown.