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Author |
: Alan Lightman |
Publisher |
: Vintage Canada |
Total Pages |
: 820 |
Release |
: 2010-10-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780307369864 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0307369862 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Discoveries by : Alan Lightman
An extraordinarily accessible, illuminating chronicle of the great moments of scientific discovery in the 20th century, and an exploration into the minds of the remarkable men and women behind them. We know and read the literary masterpieces; how many of us have had the opportunity not only to read but understand the masterpieces of science that describe the very moment of discovery? The last century has seen an explosion of creativity and insight that led to breakthroughs in every field of science: from the theory of relativity to the first quantum model of the atom to the mapping of the structure of DNA, these discoveries profoundly changed how we understand the world and our place in it. Alan Lightman tells the stories of two dozen breakthroughs made by such brilliant scientists as Einstein, Bohr, McClintock and Pauling, among others, drawing on his unique background as a scientist and novelist to reveal the process of scientific discovery at its greatest. He outlines the intellectual and emotional landscape of each discovery, portrays the personalities and human drama of the scientists involved, and explains the significance and impact of the work. Finally, he gives an unprecedented and exhilarating guided tour through each of the original papers.
Author |
: Daniel J. Boorstin |
Publisher |
: Vintage |
Total Pages |
: 770 |
Release |
: 2011-01-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780307773555 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0307773558 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Discoverers by : Daniel J. Boorstin
An original history of man's greatest adventure: his search to discover the world around him. In the compendious history, Boorstin not only traces man's insatiable need to know, but also the obstacles to discovery and the illusion that knowledge can also put in our way. Covering time, the earth and the seas, nature and society, he gathers and analyzes stories of the man's profound quest to understand his world and the cosmos.
Author |
: Philipp Franz von Siebold |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 206 |
Release |
: 1859 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105005410175 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Synopsis Geographical and Ethnographical Elucidations to the Discoveries of Maerten Gerrits Vries by : Philipp Franz von Siebold
Author |
: Royston M. Roberts |
Publisher |
: Wiley |
Total Pages |
: 292 |
Release |
: 1991-01-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0471602035 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780471602033 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Synopsis Serendipity by : Royston M. Roberts
Many of the things discovered by accident are important in our everyday lives: Teflon, Velcro, nylon, x-rays, penicillin, safety glass, sugar substitutes, and polyethylene and other plastics. And we owe a debt to accident for some of our deepest scientific knowledge, including Newton's theory of gravitation, the Big Bang theory of Creation, and the discovery of DNA. Even the Rosetta Stone, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the ruins of Pompeii came to light through chance. This book tells the fascinating stories of these and other discoveries and reveals how the inquisitive human mind turns accident into discovery. Written for the layman, yet scientifically accurate, this illuminating collection of anecdotes portrays invention and discovery as quintessentially human acts, due in part to curiosity, perserverance, and luck.
Author |
: Rodney Carlisle |
Publisher |
: Turner Publishing Company |
Total Pages |
: 711 |
Release |
: 2008-04-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780470306925 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0470306920 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries by : Rodney Carlisle
A unique A-to-Z reference of brilliance in innovation and invention Combining engagingly written, well-researched history with the respected imprimatur of Scientific American magazine, this authoritative, accessible reference provides a wide-ranging overview of the inventions, technological advances, and discoveries that have transformed human society throughout our history. More than 400 entertaining entries explain the details and significance of such varied breakthroughs as the development of agriculture, the "invention" of algebra, and the birth of the computer. Special chronological sections divide the entries, providing a unique focus on the intersection of science and technology from early human history to the present. In addition, each section is supplemented by primary source sidebars, which feature excerpts from scientists' diaries, contemporary accounts of new inventions, and various "In Their Own Words" sources. Comprehensive and thoroughly readable, Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries is an indispensable resource for anyone fascinated by the history of science and technology. Topics include: aerosol spray * algebra * Archimedes' Principle * barbed wire * canned food * carburetor * circulation of blood * condom * encryption machine * fork * fuel cell * latitude * music synthesizer * positron * radar * steel * television * traffic lights * Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
Author |
: Mike Goldsmith |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2014 |
ISBN-10 |
: 050065025X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780500650257 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (5X Downloads) |
Synopsis Eureka! by : Mike Goldsmith
An absorbing retelling of the adventures of the most revolutionary scientists of all time.
Author |
: Donald R. Prothero |
Publisher |
: Columbia University Press |
Total Pages |
: 588 |
Release |
: 2020-12-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780231548854 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0231548850 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries by : Donald R. Prothero
The theory of evolution unites the past, present, and future of living things. It puts humanity’s place in the universe into necessary perspective. Despite a history of controversy, the evidence for evolution continues to accumulate as a result of many separate strands of amazing scientific sleuthing. In The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero explores the most fascinating breakthroughs in piecing together the evidence for evolution. In twenty-five vignettes, he recounts the dramatic stories of the people who made crucial discoveries, placing each moment in the context of what it represented for the progress of science. He tackles topics like what it means to see evolution in action and what the many transitional fossils show us about evolution, following figures from Darwin to lesser-known researchers as they unlock the mysteries of the fossil record, the earth, and the universe. The book also features the stories of animal species strange and familiar, including humans—and our ties to some of our closest relatives and more distant cousins. Prothero’s wide-ranging tales showcase awe-inspiring and bizarre aspects of nature and the powerful insights they give us into the way that life works. Brisk and entertaining while firmly grounded in fundamental science, The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries is a captivating read for anyone curious about the evidence for evolution and what it means for humanity.
Author |
: Paul Emile Botta |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 132 |
Release |
: 1850 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCAL:$B49280 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis M. Botta's Letters on the Discoveries at Nineveh by : Paul Emile Botta
Author |
: V. K. Finnish |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 340 |
Release |
: 2013-06-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0985220236 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780985220235 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Minotaur Riddle by : V. K. Finnish
Twelve-year-old Arthur Grey gets more than he bargained for when he discovers the truth about the legendary Labyrinth and what it holds.
Author |
: Patrick Hunt |
Publisher |
: National Geographic Books |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2007-09-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780452288775 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0452288770 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ten Discoveries That Rewrote History by : Patrick Hunt
The world’s greatest archaeological finds and what they tell us about lost civilizations Renowned archaeologist Patrick Hunt brings his top ten list of ancient archaeological discoveries to life in this concise and captivating book. The Rosetta Stone, Troy, Nineveh's Assyrian Library, King Tut’s Tomb, Machu Picchu, Pompeii, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Thera, Olduvai Gorge, and the Tomb of 10,000 Warriors—Hunt reveals the fascinating stories of these amazing discoveries and explains the ways in which they added to our knowledge of human history and permanently altered our worldview. Part travel guide to the wonders of the world and part primer on ancient world history, Ten Discoveries That Rewrote History captures the awe and excitement of finding a lost window into ancient civilization.