Vintage HCBook 'The Science Book' pub. Weidenfeld & Nicholson 1st Edition 2003

Vintage HCBook 'The Science Book' pub. Weidenfeld & Nicholson 1st Edition 2003 Authors: Greenfield, Singh and Tallack Size 9" x 7.5" x 1.5", weight 3lb 2oz, 528 pages Bokk and Cover are in FINE pre-owned condition From the world's greatest scientists comes the world's greatest science book--now in a smaller format at a great new affordable price. With a foreword written by critically acclaimed author Simon Singh (Fermat's Last Theorem), and essays by such major writers as Richard Dawkins, Susan Greenfield, and John Gribbin, it presents 250 of the most significant milestones in the history of scientific discovery. Accompanying this unique perspective on our ever-evolving view of the universe are some of the most visually dramatic illustrations you'll ever see. Short, lucid articles focus on everything from the speculations of the ancient Greeks to today's Nobel Prize winners, from Ptolemy's theory of an earth-centered universe to the first steps on the moon, and from the dawning of the concept of zero to the cloning of Dolly the sheep. Biology, physics, astronomy, medicine and mathematics: the breakthroughs in every field are all here and celebrated, in the first truly accessible, fully illustrated story of science. If you’re new to Poshmark - Welcome! Use our sign-up code PROJECTRELOVE to get $15 off your first purchase. All measurements & weights given are approximate, and should be used for reference purposes only. We use recycled materials to ship our products. TB870