History of Science

[kelber at mindspring.com]

Bertrand Russell's History of Western Philosophy is anything but punishment.  I read it years ago, and have been contemplating a re-read.  But it's about philosophy, more than science.  Reading through relevant chapters in the Durants' work mgiht be helpful.

Laura

-----Original Message-----
>From: P  Taylor <neon.taylor at gmail.com>
>Sent: Sep 6, 2006 9:04 AM
>To: horvathg <horvathg at delfin.klte.hu>
>Cc: pynchon-l at waste.org, takoitov at hotmail.com
>Subject: Re: History of Science

> there's always the <<history of
>western philosophy>> if you are a glutton for punishment.
>
>--PT
>
>On 9/6/06, horvathg <horvathg at delfin.klte.hu> wrote:
>> 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?
>>
>>