The Science Book - Brief Article - Book Review

Science News, Feb 14, 2004

This lovely book consists of some 250 summaries of events that have defined science since around 35,000 B.C. Each one-page essay is accompanied by a stirring image and is penned by a prominent scientist or science writer. The scope is vast, beginning with the origins of counting and moving quickly to events of the past 200 years.

Readers looking for a general overview of the sciences will find this to be an interesting and quick read. Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2001. Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2003, 528 p., color photos, hardcover, $19.95.

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