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The Scientists: A History of Science Told Through the Lives of Its Greatest Inventors (Hardcover)

by John R. Gribbin (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 647 pages
  • Publisher: Random House (Oct 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1400060133
  • ISBN-13: 978-1400060139
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 16.7 x 5.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,454,779 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A commendation and a warning, 16 Jul 2008
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This review is from: The Scientists: A History of Science Told Through the Lives of Its Greatest Inventors (Paperback)
The commendation:
An ecxellent read for anyone who is interested in the players and the interactions between them that have led us to our 21st century view of the modern world.

The warning:
This book is also published as "Science: A history" by Random House with a different cover and, at least on my Amazon page, even offered as a 'perfect partner, to "the Scientists".

Beware - they are the same book!!!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars very informative, 25 Feb 2009
This review is from: The Scientists: A History of Science Told Through the Lives of Its Greatest Inventors (Paperback)
I thought this book was very informative and well written. Since nicolaus copernicus it goes on to tell the fascinating story of the worlds greatest philosophers (as they became scientists) in all areas of science and how this formed the basis of todays practise. Initially I was looking for a book covering the history of science from ancient times, however I was unable to find such a book. It does mention two of the greatest philosophers in ancient times, names such as Ptolmey (universe) and Galen (medicine) and rightly so, as their ideas lead the way in intellectual thought at the start of the renaissance. overall, i have found this book very entertaining and recommend it to the science / history buff.
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