The Short Story of Science: A Pocket Guide to Key Histories, Experiments, Theories, Instruments and Methods...

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Tom Jackson Mark Fletcher

The Short Story of Science

A Pocket Guide to Key Histories, Experiments, Theories, Instruments and Methods

Tom Jackson, Mark Fletcher

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Laurence King
30 August 2022

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science

The Short Story of Science is a new introduction to the complete subject of science. Covering 60 key experiments, from Archimedes' investigations of buoyancy to the discovery of dark matter, and then linking these to the history of science, as well as to the key theories and methods, the book simplifies and explains all the key breakthroughs.

Accessible and concise, generously illustrated throughout, and with all the essential information presented without jargon, readers are given all the tools they need to enjoy the fascinating history of scientific knowledge.

By: Tom Jackson, Mark Fletcher
Imprint: Laurence King
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 212mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9781913947880
ISBN 10: 1913947882
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 30 August 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tom Jackson has written more than 200 books and contributed to many more. These include projects with Brian May, Patrick Moore, Marcus de Sautoy, and Carol Vorderman and cover everything from axolotls to Zoroastrianism.

Reviews for The Short Story of Science: A Pocket Guide to Key Histories, Experiments, Theories, Instruments and Methods

The book's goal is just bringing these things to your attention so that if you're interested you can read further elsewhere. And The Short Story of Science is certainly a very pretty vehicle for accomplishing that. - Ars Technica