Discoveries in modern science : exploration, invention, technology / James Trefil, editor in chief.

Contributor(s): Series: Gale virtual reference libraryPublisher: Farmington Hills, Mich. : Macmillan Reference USA, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2015Description: 1 online resource (3 volumes) : illustrationsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9780028662480 (electronic book)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: Discoveries in modern science.DDC classification:
  • 23
LOC classification:
  • Q121 .D57 2015
Online resources:
Contents:
volume 1. A-F -- volume 2. G-O -- volume 3. P-Z.
Summary: This set cover more than 300 of the most important scientific discoveries as defined by a board of scientists and historians. It aims to present an in-depth treatment of "curiosity-led science," as well as directed research that led to important inventions and technologies. It will spark curiosity and engagement among readers, ranging from advanced high school students, to those in college and universities, as well as educated readers.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

volume 1. A-F -- volume 2. G-O -- volume 3. P-Z.

This set cover more than 300 of the most important scientific discoveries as defined by a board of scientists and historians. It aims to present an in-depth treatment of "curiosity-led science," as well as directed research that led to important inventions and technologies. It will spark curiosity and engagement among readers, ranging from advanced high school students, to those in college and universities, as well as educated readers.

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