Author: Brian Clegg
Publisher: Ivy Press
ISBN: 1782408789
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Scientifica Historica is an illustrated, essay-based review of those books that marked the development of science from ancient civilizations to the new millennium. The book is divided into five eras and explores the leading scientific pioneers, discoveries and books within them: Ancient World – looks at the beginnings of language, plus the first ever scientific documents produced and translated Renaissance in Print – explores the effects of the invention of the printing press and the exploration of the seas and skies Modern Classical – surveys the nineteenth century and the development of science as a profession Post-Classical – dissects the twentieth century and the introduction of relativity, quantum theory and genetics The Next Generation – reviews the period from 1980 to the modern day, showing how science has become accessible to the general public Plus an introduction to the history and development of writing and books in general, and a list of the 150 greatest science books published. From carvings and scrolls to glossy bound tomes, this book beautifully illustrates the evolution of scientific communication to the world. By recounting the history of science via its key works—those books written by the keenest minds our world has known—this book reflects the physical results of brilliant thought manifested in titles that literally changed the course of knowledge.
Scientifica Historica
Author: Brian Clegg
Publisher: Ivy Press
ISBN: 1782408789
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Scientifica Historica is an illustrated, essay-based review of those books that marked the development of science from ancient civilizations to the new millennium. The book is divided into five eras and explores the leading scientific pioneers, discoveries and books within them: Ancient World – looks at the beginnings of language, plus the first ever scientific documents produced and translated Renaissance in Print – explores the effects of the invention of the printing press and the exploration of the seas and skies Modern Classical – surveys the nineteenth century and the development of science as a profession Post-Classical – dissects the twentieth century and the introduction of relativity, quantum theory and genetics The Next Generation – reviews the period from 1980 to the modern day, showing how science has become accessible to the general public Plus an introduction to the history and development of writing and books in general, and a list of the 150 greatest science books published. From carvings and scrolls to glossy bound tomes, this book beautifully illustrates the evolution of scientific communication to the world. By recounting the history of science via its key works—those books written by the keenest minds our world has known—this book reflects the physical results of brilliant thought manifested in titles that literally changed the course of knowledge.
Publisher: Ivy Press
ISBN: 1782408789
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Scientifica Historica is an illustrated, essay-based review of those books that marked the development of science from ancient civilizations to the new millennium. The book is divided into five eras and explores the leading scientific pioneers, discoveries and books within them: Ancient World – looks at the beginnings of language, plus the first ever scientific documents produced and translated Renaissance in Print – explores the effects of the invention of the printing press and the exploration of the seas and skies Modern Classical – surveys the nineteenth century and the development of science as a profession Post-Classical – dissects the twentieth century and the introduction of relativity, quantum theory and genetics The Next Generation – reviews the period from 1980 to the modern day, showing how science has become accessible to the general public Plus an introduction to the history and development of writing and books in general, and a list of the 150 greatest science books published. From carvings and scrolls to glossy bound tomes, this book beautifully illustrates the evolution of scientific communication to the world. By recounting the history of science via its key works—those books written by the keenest minds our world has known—this book reflects the physical results of brilliant thought manifested in titles that literally changed the course of knowledge.
Descripção historica das moedas romanas existentes no gabinete numismatico de Sua Magestade El-Rei ... Dom Luiz I.
Author: Augusto Carlos TEIXEIRA DE ARAGÃO
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 652
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Languages : en
Pages : 652
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Programma Do Curso de Processo Civil Ou Apontamentos Para as Licoes Da 3a Cadeira Do 4o Anno Da Faculdade de Direito de S. Paulo
Author: Joao Monteiro
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Category : Civil procedure
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
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Category : Civil procedure
Languages : en
Pages : 342
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The Philosophers' Library
Author: Adam Ferner
Publisher:
ISBN: 0711253099
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
A unique collection of works that marked the development of philosophy from classical times to the new millennium.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0711253099
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
A unique collection of works that marked the development of philosophy from classical times to the new millennium.
The American Catholic Quarterly Review ...
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Languages : en
Pages : 800
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Languages : en
Pages : 800
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The Irish Ecclesiastical Record
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Category : English periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 736
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Category : English periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
The Incarnate Word
Author: Bernard Lonergan
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1442631112
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 892
Book Description
The papers deal with scientific, mathematical, theological, and philosophical questions, including discussions of such topics as the proper foundation of metaphysics, the form of inference, the nature of love and marriage, and the role of the university in the modern world.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1442631112
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 892
Book Description
The papers deal with scientific, mathematical, theological, and philosophical questions, including discussions of such topics as the proper foundation of metaphysics, the form of inference, the nature of love and marriage, and the role of the university in the modern world.
Monthly Bulletin
Author: National Library (Philippines)
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Languages : en
Pages : 708
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Languages : en
Pages : 708
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Are Numbers Real?
Author: Brian Clegg
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250081041
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Presents an accessible, in-depth look at the history of numbers and their applications in life and science, from math's surreal presence in the virtual world to the debates about the role of math in science.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250081041
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Presents an accessible, in-depth look at the history of numbers and their applications in life and science, from math's surreal presence in the virtual world to the debates about the role of math in science.
A Catalogue of Manuscripts, in Different Languages, on Theology..., of Various Dates from the Twelfth to the Eighteenth Century ... Now Selling ... at the Prices Affixed
Author: John Cochran
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Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 194
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