Science and Technology

by John Farndon

Published 19 December 2003
Follow in the steps of scientists, engineers and inventors on a journey of challenge and discovery that spans 2000 years. Meet the men and women whose brilliant minds, quest for knowledge and determination have shaped the way we live. This book traces the evolution of scientific thought and the most amazing breakthroughs, from the development of a number system to the modern world of the microchips.