The Story of Science: From the Writings of Aristotle to the Big Bang Theory
Susan Wise Bauer's The Story of Science: From the Writings of Aristotle to the Big Bang Theory explores the history of science, divided into parts: the beginning of science, the scientific method, and major fields like earth, life, and cosmos. Focusing on science writing over biographies, it delves into classic works, offering discovery accounts, writer sketches, and concept explanations. 320 pages hardcover.
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Susan Wise Bauer's The Story of Science: From the Writings of Aristotle to the Big Bang Theory is structured into three parts: the beginning of science, the development of the scientific method, and the three major fields of study: earth, life, and the cosmos. This captivating book focuses on the evolution of scientific writing rather than on the biographies of scientists, offering a unique perspective on the progression of science and how it has been communicated and received throughout history. Each chapter suggests one or more classic works and provides an overview of the discovery, a profile of the author, and an explanation of the key concepts and issues. The book spans 320 pages and is available in hardcover.
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Subject: History
Brand: Well-Trained Mind Press
Publisher Date: 05/01/2015
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Dimensions: 9.25 x 6.13
UPC: 9780393243260
Pages: 336
