History of Science: A Beginner's Guide

by Sean F. Johnston

From magic to the Enlightenment; Darwinism to nuclear weapons

Weaving together intellectual history, philosophy, and social studies, Sean Johnston offers a unique appraisal of the history of science and the nature of this evolving discipline. Science is all-encompassing and new developments are usually mired in controversy; nevertheless, it is a driving force of the modern world. Based on its past, where might it lead us in the twenty-first...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851686819
• ISBN13: 9781851686810
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: ONEWorld Publications
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.6"