Seeing Further : the story of science and the royal society Bill Bryson

By:

Bill Bryson

Publication details: London, Uk Harperpress (An Imprint Of Harpercollins) 2010Edition: firstDescription: 496ISBN:

9780007302567

DDC classification:

506.041 BRY

Summary: This beautifully illustrated volume celebrates 350 years of the Royal Society, the world’s oldest scientific academy. Edited and introduced by Bill Bryson, it features essays from leading thinkers including Richard Dawkins, Margaret Atwood, James Gleick, and Neal Stephenson. 🧪 Chronicles the history of scientific discovery from Newton to Hawking 📚 Explores the impact of science on society, culture, and philosophy 🧩 Includes archival treasures, photographs, and rare documents 🧑‍🔬 Ideal for readers interested in science communication, intellectual history, and popular science writing

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This beautifully illustrated volume celebrates 350 years of the Royal Society, the world’s oldest scientific academy. Edited and introduced by Bill Bryson, it features essays from leading thinkers including Richard Dawkins, Margaret Atwood, James Gleick, and Neal Stephenson.

🧪 Chronicles the history of scientific discovery from Newton to Hawking

📚 Explores the impact of science on society, culture, and philosophy

🧩 Includes archival treasures, photographs, and rare documents

🧑‍🔬 Ideal for readers interested in science communication, intellectual history, and popular science writing

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