History of Science

[horvathg]

Hi,

There's a good one I've read recently:

Science: A History 1534-2001
John Gribbin
(http://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-History-1534-2001-John-Gribbin/dp/014029741
3)

It starts with Reneissance era's almost science, because there already could
be found some elements of the 'scientific process' best described by
Newton's works.
It focuses on mostly physics, but there are also topics/chapters on
chemistry, biology, geology, etc.
Not much focus on technology though (except for the start of the ind. rev.),
because that isn't science in a pure sense.

It is nicely written and easy to read.


Best,

syllogz


> Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2006 13:26:17 +0300
> From: "Ya Sam" <takoitov at hotmail.com>
> Subject: History of Science
> 
> I would like to read a big, comprehensive and relatively comprehensible
book on the history and development of science and technology from the
ancient
> times till the present day. I've heard about a few such studies, but I'm
afraid to make the wrong choice. I know there are many science oriented
folks 
> in here. Could you please recommend me something of real worth?