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Newton´s Apple and Other Myths About Science
Ronald L. Numbers
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Hardback. A falling apple inspired the law of gravity or so the story goes. Is it true? Perhaps not. But why do such stories endure as explanations of how science happens? "Newton s Apple and Other Myths about Science" brushes away popular misconceptions to provide a clearer picture of scientific breakthroughs from ancient times to the present." Num Pages: 290 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 219 x 29. Weight in Grams: 464.
A falling apple inspired the law of gravity-or so the story goes. Is it true? Perhaps not. But why do such stories endure as explanations of how science happens? Newton's Apple and Other Myths about Science brushes away popular misconceptions to provide a clearer picture of scientific breakthroughs from ancient times to the present.
A falling apple inspired the law of gravity-or so the story goes. Is it true? Perhaps not. But why do such stories endure as explanations of how science happens? Newton's Apple and Other Myths about Science brushes away popular misconceptions to provide a clearer picture of scientific breakthroughs from ancient times to the present.
Product Details
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
466g
Number of Pages
290
Place of Publication
Cambridge, Mass, United States
ISBN
9780674967984
SKU
V9780674967984
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99-44
About Ronald L. Numbers
Ronald L. Numbers is Hilldale Professor Emeritus of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kostas Kampourakis is Scientific Collaborator, Section of Biology and University Teacher Training Institute, University of Geneva.
Reviews for Newton´s Apple and Other Myths About Science
[A] delightful collection of short, thought-provoking essays...Every reader should find something to surprise them.
Jim Endersby Science (01/01/2016) [A] provocative collection that tackles some of science's most enduring misconceptions and dubious assumptions.
Gemma Tarlach Discover (11/01/2015) Myths about science, including its history and practice, abound among the general public, scientists, and science teachers...This book will be a surprising read for ... Read more
Jim Endersby Science (01/01/2016) [A] provocative collection that tackles some of science's most enduring misconceptions and dubious assumptions.
Gemma Tarlach Discover (11/01/2015) Myths about science, including its history and practice, abound among the general public, scientists, and science teachers...This book will be a surprising read for ... Read more