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The aim of this book is to give a general idea of the way in which Modern Science looks out on the world. By selecting a few salient illustrations, it seeks to show how the various sciences are disclosing the Order of Nature. It is hoped that it may be of service to the able minded reader who wishes an introduction of an informal type to the chief scientific problems of today. The book is meant to be suggestive as well as informative; and two characteristic features may be noted, for they are deliberate: the illustrations of scientific progress that have been selected are taken from all the great orders of facts - from astronomy to anthropology; and they deal not with easy things, but with the big problems that matter most.
List of contents
1. The Making of Worlds 2. The Immensity of the Universe 3. The Sun 4. Star light 5. The Changing Stage 6. The Radiant Energies 7. States of Matter 8. The Structure of Matter 9. Conservation of Matter and Energy 10. The Beginnings and the Basis of Life 11. The Peopling of the Sea 12. The Freshwaters and the Dry Land 13. The March of the Seasons: Spring and Summer 14. The March of the Seasons: Autumn and Winter 15. The Everyday Life of the Body 16. The Behaviour of Plants 17. The Behaviour of Animals 18. The Web of Life 19. The Curve of Life 20. Man in the Making 21. Man’s Early Inventions 22. Mystery of the Mind 23. The Beginnings of Society 24. Evolution INDEX
About the author
Sir John Arthur Thomson was a Scottish naturalist, born on July 8, 1861, in West Saltoun, United Kingdom. Renowned for his expertise in soft corals, he became an influential figure in the field of natural history. Thomson authored several notable books, contributing significantly to scientific knowledge during his time. He was recognized for his work on marine life and was an expert in his field, which earned him fellowship in the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE). Over his career, Thomson made valuable contributions to the understanding of various natural sciences, especially marine biology. His research focused on the complexities of soft corals, an area where he established himself as a leading authority. He passed away on February 12, 1933, at the age of 71 in Limpsfield, United Kingdom. Thomson's legacy is marked by his dedication to science and the education of future generations, as his work continues to influence the study of marine life. He had one child, Arthur Landsborough Thomson, who followed in his footsteps, making his own contributions to natural history.
Summary
The aim of this book is to give a general idea of the way in which Modern Science looks out on the world. By selecting a few salient illustrations, it seeks to show how the various sciences are disclosing the Order of Nature.
