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The Ascent of Science

by Brian L. Silver · 1998 · 552 pages

Stephen Wolfram
Stephen Wolfram
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Stephen Wolfram

About This Book

A comprehensive history of Western science from the Renaissance to the end of the 20th century. The text explores the evolution of scientific theories in physics, biology, and cosmology while examining the nature of scientific inquiry and its role in society.

Genres

PhilosophyScience & TechnologyHistory

Topics

BiologyEvolutionHistory Of SciencePhysicsQuantum MechanicsRelativityScientific Inquiry

Book Details

Published

1998

Pages

552

Language

en

ISBN

9780195116991

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