The Ascent of Man. Science Reader

Author: Jiang Xiaoyuan, Niu Weixing
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: What is science? The "Human Ascension: A Science Reader" is edited by renowned science historian Professor Jiang Xiaoyuan and his assistant Dr. Niu Weixing. It selects science articles from ancient Greece to the present day—articles as accessible as possible, all written by great scientists and famous scholars, and largely preserved in their original form to facilitate reading and allow readers to approach and appreciate them. This "solution" is embedded in the classic works of scientific masters. It does not attempt to construct a "comprehensive and complete image of science," but instead guides readers to gradually uncover the essence of science through appreciation and reflection, allowing them to form their own understanding of science. The book's insightful introductions and marginal notes provide great convenience for reading, while the well-balanced integration of text and images brings readers another form of pleasure.