A History Of Science V4

By Henry Smith Williams

Book Overview

""A History of Science V4"" is a comprehensive book written by Henry Smith Williams that covers the development of science from ancient times to the modern era. The book is divided into four volumes, with the fourth volume covering the period from the 19th century to the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of the major scientific discoveries, inventions, and theories that have shaped our understanding of the world around us. It covers a wide range of scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy, and medicine. The book also explores the social and cultural context in which scientific discoveries were made, highlighting the role of individuals, institutions, and societies in advancing scientific knowledge. It discusses the impact of scientific discoveries on society, including the development of new technologies and the changing attitudes towards science and its role in society. Overall, ""A History of Science V4"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of science, providing readers with a deep understanding of the key scientific developments that have shaped our world.It was a dream, however, which was not confined to Goethe and Darwin. Even earlier the idea had come more or less vaguely to another great dreamer--and worker--of Germany, Immanuel Kant, and to several great Frenchmen, including De Maillet, Maupertuis, Robinet, and the famous naturalist Buffon--a man who had the imagination of a poet, though his message was couched in most artistic prose. Not long after the middle of the eighteenth century Buffon had put forward the idea of transmutation of species, and he reiterated it from time to time from then on till his death in 1788. But the time was not yet ripe for the idea of transmutation of species to burst its bonds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162648856
• ISBN13: 9781162648859
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"