Science Firsts:From the Creation of Science to the Science of Creation

摘要

The end of the 20th century heralded a period of reflection about our past - how we came to be where we are,and to marvel at the profound impact that applications in science and technology have rendered upon society. This beautifully presented volume provides an overview of many of the most significant scientific discoveries since Thales' (c.624 to c.547 BC) questioning ""bn the nature of matter.