An Introduction to the History of Science

by Walter Libby

""An Introduction to the History of Science"" by Walter Libby is a comprehensive and accessible overview of the development of science from ancient times to the present day. The book covers a wide range of scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and mathematics, and explores the key discoveries and innovations that have shaped our understanding of the natural world.Libby begins by examining the scientific achievements of ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and the Chinese, before moving on to the scientific revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries, which saw the emergence of modern science as we know it today. He then explores the major scientific breakthroughs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, including the discovery of electricity, the development of the theory of evolution, and the invention of the computer.Throughout the book, Libby emphasizes the social and cultural contexts in which scientific discoveries were made, and how these contexts influenced the development of science. He also discusses the role of science in society, and how scientific knowledge has been used to shape political and economic systems.""An Introduction to the History of Science"" is an ideal resource for students and general readers who want to gain a deeper understanding of the scientific discoveries and innovations that have shaped our world. It is written in clear and accessible language, and includes helpful diagrams, illustrations, and timelines to aid in understanding.1917. This book is intended as a simple introduction, taking advantage of all the interests of youth from seventeen to twenty-two years of age in order to direct their attention to the story of the development of the sciences. It makes no claim to be complete or comprehensive. It is a psychological introduction rather than a logical introduction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Science, History

318 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Galicius · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is somewhat old writing (1917) but there was much for me to learn from it. My favorite chapters were on Benjamin Franklin and Louis Pasteur.

The first flights of the Orville Brothers are so ingrained in our minds—we even visited the Kitty Hawk historical site--that it may be a huge surprise to hear of Samuel Pierpoint Langley as the inventor of the airplane. There is no mention of the Orville brothers here.