History of the Development of Science and Technology

Author: Liu Jinyu, Huang Liwen (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book follows the historical development of science and technology as its thread, combining history with analysis. It focuses on introducing major events in the history of scientific and technological development, as well as the outstanding achievements of renowned scientists in scientific thought and methods. On this basis, it elucidates the development patterns of science, technology, and human's natural worldview. Furthermore, based on the latest advancements in science and technology, it introduces the basic content, ideological methods, and practical significance of new disciplines and technologies, helping readers better understand history, grasp patterns, and explore the future. The book concisely outlines the general development of science and technology in countries around the world over thousands of years, giving more emphasis to the present while briefly covering the past, with a focus on modern science and technology, especially the development of high technology. This book is primarily intended for teaching humanities courses in science and engineering universities, but it can also be used as a textbook for humanities courses in agricultural, forestry, medical, pharmaceutical, and other universities.