World Science Classics (Study Guide): Study Guide

Author: Lu Da Zhen
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: A Must-Read Classic Series for Youth. It is believed that readers can find the essence of science in the works of these scientific masters, understand the intellectual sparks of these wise individuals, learn their valuable spirit of not wasting life, and make new contributions to future generations while enjoying the scientific achievements of the past. Science has played an unparalleled role in the long history of human civilization, especially in the several centuries since the Industrial Revolution in Britain, bringing about ever-changing advancements in social civilization. From Watt's invention of the steam engine to Edison's invention of electricity; from Marie Curie's discovery of radium to Einstein's theory of relativity; from the digital age to the new era of cloning technology, all demonstrate the profound impact of scientific achievements on human social life and the courage and strength of these scientific minds in challenging nature. The nearly 100 scientific works selected in this book primarily focus on the influence of science on social life, the popularization of scientific knowledge, the dissemination of scientific thought, and the inheritance and development of scientific theories. We hope that readers can find the essence of science, understand the intellectual sparks of these wise individuals, learn their valuable spirit of not wasting life, and make new contributions to future generations while enjoying the scientific achievements of the past.