Author: Colin A. RonanPublisher:
ISBN: 9780600384236
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
Geschiedenis van de natuurwetenschappen.
The Cambridge Illustrated History of the World's Science
Author: Colin A. RonanPublisher:
ISBN: 9780600384236
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
Geschiedenis van de natuurwetenschappen.
The Oxford Illustrated History of Science
Author: Iwan Rhys MorusPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019164031X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
The Oxford Illustrated History of Science is the first ever fully illustrated global history of science, from Aristotle to the atom bomb - and beyond. The first part of the book tells the story of science in both East and West from antiquity to the Enlightenment: from the ancient Mediterranean world to ancient China; from the exchanges between Islamic and Christian scholars in the Middle Ages to the Chinese invention of gunpowder, paper, and the printing press; from the Scientific Revolution of sixteenth and seventeenth century Europe to the intellectual ferment of the eighteenth century. The chapters that follow focus on the increasingly specialized story of science since end of the eighteenth century, covering experimental science in the laboratory from Michael Faraday to CERN; the exploration of nature, from intrepid Victorian explorers to twentieth century primatologists; the mapping of the universe, from the discovery of Uranus to Big Bang theory; the impact of evolutionary ideas, from Lamarck, Darwin, and Wallace to DNA; and the story of theoretical physics, from James Clark Maxwell to Quantum Theory and beyond. A concluding chapter reflects on how scientists have communicated their work to a wider public, from the Great Exhibition of 1851 to the internet in the early twenty-first century.
The Cambridge Illustrated History of Medicine
Author: Roy PorterPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521002523
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
An authoritative and accessible illustrated introduction to medical history.
The Cambridge Illustrated History of the Roman World
Author: Greg WoolfPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521827751
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
New history richly illustrated in colour and aimed at the general reader.
The Cambridge Illustrated History of the Islamic World
Author: Francis RobinsonPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521669931
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Islamic peoples account for one fifth of the world's population and yet there is widespread misunderstanding in the West of what Islam really is. Francis Robinson and his team set out to address this, revealing the complex and sometimes contrary nature of Muslim culture. As well as taking on the issues uppermost in everyone's minds, such as the role of religious and political fundamentalism, they demonstrate the importance of commerce; literacy and learning; Islamic art; the effects of immigration, exodus, and conquest; and the roots of current crises in the Middle East, Bosnia, and the Gulf. Throughout, emphasis is placed on the interaction between Islam and the West, from the first Latin translations of the Quran to the fatwa on Salman Rushdie. This elegant book deliberately sets out to dismantle the Western impression of Islam as a monolithic world and replace it with a balanced view, from current issues of fundamentalism to its dynamic culture and art. Francis Robinson is the editor of two outstanding reference works: Atlas of the Islamic World Since 1500 (Cambridge, 1982) and The Cambridge Encyclopedia of India (1989).
The illustrated history of the world, for the English people
Author: WorldThe Cambridge Illustrated History of Prehistoric Art
Author: Paul G. BahnPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521454735
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Beautifully illustrated in color with many rare and unique photographs, prints, and drawings, "The Cambridge Illustrated History of Prehistoric Art" presents the first balanced and truly worldwide survey of prehistoric art. A fascinating study of an often neglected area, the book is a powerful combination of illustration and analysis. 164 color plates. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
The Cambridge Illustrated History of the World's Science
Author: Colin A. RonanPublisher:
ISBN: 9780521258449
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
Timelines of Science
Author: DKPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 074408864X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
From the wheel to the worldwide web, our planet has been transformed by science. Now you can travel through time to experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery. Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world, you’ll explore scientific history showcased in stunning images and captivating text. An easy-to-follow illustrated timeline runs throughout the book, keeping you informed of big breakthroughs and key developments. Get to grips with revolutionary ideas like measuring time or check out amazing artifacts like flying machines. Great geniuses, including Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin are introduced alongside their most important ideas and inventions, all shown in glorious detail. Hundreds of pages of history are covered in Timelines of Science, with global coverage of scientific advances. Whether you're joining in with eureka moments, inspecting engines, or learning about evolution, all aspects of science are covered from the past, present, and future.
The Cambridge Illustrated History of Astronomy
Author: Michael A. HoskinPublisher:
ISBN: 9780521411585
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Traces the history of astronomy as a science from ancient times to the present and describes the discoveries that have contributed to current beliefs about space and the universe