History of Science
A Beginner's Guide
Published on 1. August 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-85168-681-0 (ISBN)
Description
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 century?
Reviews / Votes
"Compellingly written...As an introduction to the historiography of science, this book is superb...a wonderfully rich volume, ideal for the newbie historian or interested layperson." * British Society for the History of Science *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
255 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85168-681-0 (9781851686810)
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Additional editions
E-Book
12/2012
1st Edition
Oneworld Publications
€5.92
Available for download
Person
Sean F. Johnston is Reader in the History of Science and Technology at the University of Glasgow. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy with a prior career as a physicist and systems engineer.