From the award-winning author of Revolutionizing the Sciences, a monumental historical account of how we came to see the world through the lens of scienceScience is the basis of our assumptions about ourselves and our world, from ideas about our evolutionary past to our conceptions of the vast expanses of space and the smallest particles of matter.
The nineteenth century, which saw the triumph of the idea of progress and improvement, saw also the triumph of science as a political and cultural force.
This monograph presents a detailed analysis of the beginning and rapid establishment of blood group research in the first half of the twentieth century.
This monograph presents a detailed analysis of the beginning and rapid establishment of blood group research in the first half of the twentieth century.
This book covers the most cutting-edge developments in the field of magnetic nanoparticles and nanomagnetism, such as novel synthetic and fabrication technologies, diverse magnetic characterization techniques and highly proved and most innovative applications of magnetic nanoparticles.
The concept of smart cities holds environmental promises: that digital technologies will reduce carbon emissions, air pollution and waste, and help address climate change.
'Consummate and thorough' - The Times'Darkly entertaining' - The SpectatorA superbly written work of narrative non-fiction by an exciting new talent, The Anti-Catastrophe League is a brilliant study of the people and their teams who are trying to save the world.
A new account of the central role developmental processes play in evolutionA new scientific view of evolution is emergingone that challenges and expands our understanding of how evolution works.
Jerry Stannard assembled a legendary collection of materials on the history of botany from Homer to Linnaeus, and his mastery of the field was acknowledged as incomparable.
Culinary Technology of the Ancient Near East discusses the technical aspects of meal preparation, cooking, and baking in the ancient Near East, exploring a wide range of topics including kitchens, cooking equipment, cooking and baking vessels, and serving and eating utensils.