352 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Origins of science -- Classical and early medieval science -- Late medieval and Renaissance science -- The scientific revolution -- The industrial revolution -- The age of steam -- The age of electricity -- The atomic age -- The space age -- The modern world.
Summary
A global view of science and technology as it developed over the centuries.