Asimov's chronology of science and discovery
By: Isaac Asimov.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Harper & Row
Published: 1989
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 707
Subjects: Science -- History; Science -- Social aspects; Inventions -- History; Discoveries in science -- History
Other titles: Chronology of science and discovery.
Description: From 4 million b.c. to the present, Asimov gives entries on major scientific breakthroughs in chronological order. Annotation. Combining world history with scientific discoveries and inventions, Asimov illustrates, in chronological order, how science and cultural, social, and political events have affected each other. A good reference for the general reader. No bibliography.
Notes: Includes indexes.