History of science books

The spectacular reappearance of the aurora borealis at the beginning of the 18th century, often observed simultaneously...  Read More >>

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The book presents a different history of the Russian avant-garde and its cultural encounters with the sciences....  Read More >>

Einstein's field equations of gravitation are a core element of his general theory of relativity. In four short...  Read More >>

Seen from “inside the IAU,” this book tells the in-depth story of a major crisis in which China “divorced” from...  Read More >>

This book provides the first English translation of the Greek text of the Spherics of Theodosios, a canonical mathematical...  Read More >>

The book is about the transition from classical to quantum mechanics, covering the historical development of this...  Read More >>

From Galileo's stargazing to quantum teleportation, Newton's work with optics to the splitting of the atom, Schrödinger's...  Read More >>

This book for graduate students and researchers explores the meaning of quantum mechanics: how the contextual nature...  Read More >>

This volume describes the meteorology of the Stoic philosopher Posidonius from the existing fragments, discussing...  Read More >>

The history and philosophy of scientific ideas and the role of poiesis and imagination play in our understanding...  Read More >>

This book for graduate students and researchers explores the meaning of quantum mechanics: how the contextual nature...  Read More >>

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Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions offers an insightful theory of science that speaks to scholars...  Read More >>

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Models of Time and Space from Astrophysics and World Cultures explores how our conceptions of time, space, and the...  Read More >>

"Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of science and technology? Then come and dive into the exciting...  Read More >>

How herbaria illuminate the past and future of plant science  Read More >>

This book reveals the eighteenth-century home as a site of emergence for science. By rejecting the limiting associations...  Read More >>

The first book to chronicle how innovation in laboratory designs for botanical research energized the emergence...  Read More >>

Modern states have ever looked to antiquity for lessons, coveting Rome’s power and fearing its decline. So why did...  Read More >>

Modern states have ever looked to antiquity for lessons, coveting Rome’s power and fearing its decline. So why did...  Read More >>

"编辑推荐 对爱因斯坦理论的实验进行了全面的论述，可以说，这是一本""相对论简史""。 在本书中，作者介绍了不少""思想实验""，同时介绍了参与者和实验情况。你将认识一些绝顶聪明的人，他们设计实验，建造仪器设备，分析得到的数据。...  Read More >>

Shortlisted for the André Simon Food & Drink Book Award An intoxicating interconnected history...  Read More >>

The Barnard Objects have fascinated professional and amateur astronomers for over one hundred years. including an...  Read More >>