Science and Technology in World History: An Introduction
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (580 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1421417758 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 552 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Macro Level A must have for anyone wanting to add to their collection of great books!. Patchy and Uneven Treatment of History of Science and Technology Seo-Woo Choi This book gives an accessible introduction to the intellectual, biographical, and social history of the Scientific Revolution, focusing on figures like Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Descartes, and Newton. Darwin and his theory of evolution is illustrated. Chapter 18 and 19 include a nice overview of social and cultural aspects modern science and technology. However, this book has several noticeable shortcomings. First and foremost, there are numerous topics that deserve more pages. Despite the phrase 'world history' in its title, diffusion and exchange of scientific ideas, methods, technology etc.
James E. Harold Dorn (1928–2011) was professor emeritus of the history of science and technology at Stevens Institute of Technology.. McClellan III is a professor of the history of science at Stevens Institute of Technology
The Internet and social media receive increased attention. Facts and figures have been thoroughly updated and the work includes a comprehensive Guide to Resources, incorporating the major published literature along with a vetted list of websites and Internet resources for students and lay readers.. Tracing the relationship between science and technology from the dawn of civilization to the early twenty-first century, James E. From this comparative perspective, McClellan and Dorn survey the rise of the West, the Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century, the Industrial Revolution, and the modern marriage of science and technology. McClellan III and Harold Dorn’s bestselling book argues that technology as "applied science" emerged relatively recently, as industry and governments began funding scientific research that would lead directly to new or improved technologies.McClellan and Dorn identify two great scientific traditions: the useful sciences, which societies patronized from time im
(Choice) . The book provides an excellent overview of world science and technology for readers at any levelhighly recommended