Science, Technology and Society: The Impact of Science Throughout History: 2000 BC Through the 18th Century Contributor(s): Knight, Judson (Author) |
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ISBN: 0787656534 ISBN-13: 9780787656539 Publisher: UXL OUR PRICE: $297.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2002 Annotation: This informative reference series is designed to help students understand the impact that science has had on the course of human history. Each set (the 18th and 20th century sets will come out in 2001 and 2002) focuses on a particular time period and consists of five topically arranged chapters covering life sciences, mathematics, medicine, physical sciences and technology. Chapters include a topic-specific chronology; a brief overview essay; 10-12 essays on the theories, inventions and major concepts discovered during the period; 10-12 biographies of pioneering scientists; lists of additional resources; and more. Additional features include approximately 60 black-and-white illustrations per volume, sidebars highlighting words to know and activity ideas, and general and subject indexes. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | History - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
Dewey: 509 |
LCCN: 2002005432 |
Series: Science, Technology, and Society (Gale) |
Physical Information: 3.01" H x 7.7" W x 9.44" (5.36 lbs) 3 pages |