The Milestones of Science: How We Came to Understand the Universe

The Milestones of Science is a compilation of significant and impressive scientific breakthroughs from the ancient world to the present, featuring stories and observations from renowned scientists such as Galileo, Newton, and Einstein.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2023
Publisher: Prometheus Books

Science is undoubtedly one of humanity's greatest achievements, and The Milestones of Science is a comprehensive collection of the most significant and impressive breakthroughs in the history of science. Spanning from the ancient world to the future of science, this book showcases the remarkable accomplishments of our species in various fields, including Astronomy, Earth, Matter, Forces and Energy, Chemistry, Life, Genetics & DNA, The Human Body, Disease, and Science in the 21st Century.

Author James D. Stein presents these achievements in a captivating and informative manner, featuring captivating and readable stories that trace the path of scientific discovery. The Milestones of Science highlights key observations, experiments, luminaries, and theories that have shaped our understanding of the world. These include the astronomical work of Galileo, Newton, and Einstein, the discovery of black holes, quasars, and pulsars, the theory of plate tectonics, Lord Kelvin's theory of the age of the Earth, Planck's quantum hypothesis, Faraday, Maxwell, and the theory of electromagnetism, Mendeleyev and the periodic table of elements, Darwin, Wallace, and the theory of evolution, Louis Pasteur and the germ theory, and the modern discovery of the Higgs Boson particle.

In addition to the science, The Milestones of Science also delves into the lives and contributions of the scientists behind these breakthroughs. The book features profiles of renowned scientists such as Galileo, Newton, Einstein, Lord Kelvin, Planck, Faraday, Maxwell, Mendeleyev, Darwin, Wallace, and Pasteur, providing insight into their backgrounds, achievements, and impact on the field.

Concluding with a chapter that explores how the internet has revolutionized the process of doing science in the twenty-first century, The Milestones of Science is an essential resource for anyone interested in science, history, and the wonders of the universe. This book covers not just the science but also the people whose life work contributes to our better understanding of the world around us. Whether you are a student, scientist, or simply a curious mind, this book will inspire and educate you in equal measure.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 236 x 161 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781633888487