The History of Science five-volume set presents substantial biographical information on the "giants" of science along with a concise historical Narrative detailing the processes of exploration and experimentation that have driven the development of science from Ancient Times to the present. Organized chronologically, each volume in the set personalizes the story of scientific Discovery during a particular age or era and offers an enlightening look at the Debt that each generation owes those who came before. The volumes also cover many Topics of special interest, such as the role of women in science and the development of scientific methodology, while emphasizing the human aspect of the process of discovery, from the ways Scientists work to the strengths of their methods to the Ethics of good science. The History of Science set conveys the importance and excitement of science and places scientists and their work in the broader Context of history. -

Vol. I. The Birth of Science : Ancient Times to 1699
Vol. II. The Rise of Reason : 1700-1799
Vol. III. The Age of Synthesis : 1800-1895
Vol. IV. Modern Science :1896-1945
Vol. V. Science Frontiers :1946 to the Present

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