Title: A short history of scientific thought
Description: "A highly readable historical survey of the major developments in scientific thought and the impact of science on Western culture, this book takes the reader from ancient times through to the twentieth century. Organized chronologically, the book explores the history of studies of the natural world, and man's role within that world, in a single volume"--
Subjects: HISTORY / General, Science and civilization, Science, Philosophy, SCIENCE / History, HISTORY / Modern / General, Natural history, Western Civilization, History, Science, history, Modern, General, Naturwissenschaften, Geschichte