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AUTHOR
Samuels, Charlie, 1961-.
TITLE
Revolutions in science, 1500-1700 / Charlie Samuels.
IMPRINT
New York : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2011.
DESCRIPTION
48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
SERIES
Science highlights.
NOTE
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
CONTENT NOTE
Printing -- Leonardo da Vinci -- Copernicus -- Galileo Galilei -- The pendulum clock -- The barometer and vacuums -- Isaac Newton -- Telescopes -- The nature of light.
SUMMARY
"Covers two centuries when amateur scientists-- natural philosophers-- began to use close observation and experiment to understand processes that had previously been explained by religion or superstition. By 1700, a new faith had emerged : a trust in the potential of human reason"--P. [4] of cover.
SUBJECT
Science -- History -- 16th century.
SUBJECT
Science -- History -- 17th century.
DISCIPLINE
Integrated Science.
ISBN
9781433941429.
ISBN
9781433941436 (pbk.).
ISBN
9781433941443 (6-pack : alk. paper).
Location
Call Number
Status
English Book Collection
509.03 SAM
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