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Informationen zum Autor William Bynum is professor emeritus, history of medicine, University College London. He is author or editor of numerous publications, including most recently Great Discoveries in Medicine . He lives in Suffolk, UK. Klappentext A fascinating history of science through the ages, taking readers to the stars, delving beneath the surface of the planet, charting the evolution of the periodic table, and recounting the scientific quest that revealed the DNA molecule and opened up unthinkable new vistas for exploration. '... an inspiring reminder to anyone of our extraordinary journey from ignorance to knowledge' "BBC Focus" "'This freshest entry in Yale's youngster-friendly Little History series covers science from Babylonian astronomy to the Human Genome Project and the Higgs Boson, in a series of lucid short chapters' (Steven Poole, The Guardian) 'This is a thoughtful, elegantly presented volume with the younger reader in mind, although it's an inspiring reminder to anyone of our extraordinary journey from ignorance to knowledge.' (Dallas Campbell, BBC Focus) 'Beginning with the Babylonians and ending with the World Wide Web, Bynum manages to squeeze in nearly every essential scientific idea and discovery while also discussing most major disciplines... I happily confess I learned a lot.' (Andrew Robinson, New Scientist)" Zusammenfassung A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history! for curious readers of all ages
