The Science Book: From Darwin to Dark Energy, 250 Milestones in the History of Science

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Clifford A. Pickover

The Science Book

From Darwin to Dark Energy, 250 Milestones in the History of Science

Clifford A. Pickover

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Sterling
01 November 2018

Mathematics & Sciences; Impact of science & technology on society; History of science

Series: Sterling Milestones

From astronomy to psychology, this beautifully illustrated chronology presents the most important and groundbreaking milestones in science. Award-winning author Cliff Pickover (The Math Book, The Physics Book, and The Medical Book) gathers into one fully illustrated volume the most important thinkers and ideas in the history of science. This unique omnibus edition includes 250 thoughtfully selected entries from many of the science-based books in the Sterling Milestones series, including math, physics, medicine, biology, chemistry, engineering, psychology, and space. With a new introduction by Pickover explaining how this impressive collection was curated, The Science Book showcases humanity's greatest achievements and provides readers with a sense of wonder at the diversity of scientific discovery.

Edited by: Clifford A. Pickover
Imprint: Sterling
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 186mm,
ISBN: 9781454930068
ISBN 10: 1454930063
Series: Sterling Milestones
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 01 November 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Clifford Pickover has published more than 50 books, translated into a dozen languages. He received his PhD from Yale University, has been granted more than 450 US patents, and been elected a Fellow for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. Pickover's The Math Book won the Neumann Prize, awarded every two years for the best book in the history of mathematics aimed at a broad audience. He lives in Yorktown Heights, NY. Follow him on Twitter @pickover.