The age of science : what scientists learned in the 20th century / Gerard Piel ; with illustrations by Peter Bradford.

Author/creator Piel, Gerard
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Basic Books, ©2001.
Descriptionxx, 460 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents ch. 1. Science is what scientists do -- ch. 2. Revolution at the ground of knowledge -- ch. 3. Light and matter -- ch. 4. Space and time -- ch. 5. The living cell -- ch. 6. Earth history and the evolution of life -- ch. 7. Tools and human evolution.
General note"A Cornelia and Michael Bessie book."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2001043178
ISBN0465057551

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks Q125 .P598 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold