Download or read book Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments Inventions and Discoveries of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance written by Robert E. Krebs and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-03-30 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance were a period of scientific and literary reawakening. Scientific development and a renewed interest in classical science led to new discoveries, inventions, and technologies. Between 500 and 1600 A.D., scientific explorers rediscovered ancient Greek and Eastern knowledge, which led to an eruption of fresh ideas. This reference work describes more than 75 experiments, inventions, and discoveries of the period, as well as the scientists, physicians, and scholars responsible for them. Individuals such as Leonardo da Vinci, Marco Polo, and Galileo are included, along with entries on reconstructive surgery, Stonehenge, eyeglasses, the microscope, and the discovery of smallpox. Part of a unique series that ranges from ancient times to the 20th century, this exploration of scientific advancements during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance will be useful to high school and college students, teachers, and general readers seeking information about significant advances in scientific history.
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Download or read book Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments Inventions and Discoveries of the 18th Century written by Jonathan Shectman and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2003-09-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 18th century saw the emergence of the industrial and chemical revolutions and witnessed the near-universal acceptance of applied science. It was a time of revolutionary, lasting transformation for the practice of science and mathematics. Most procedures and precepts of modern science took hold during the 18th century, when scientists first paired scientific research with practical application to astonishing results. In over 60 alphabetical entries, Shectman examines at the tremendous scientific discoveries, inventions, and inquiries of the period. Familiar topics such as the steam engine and hot air balloon are covered, along with lesser-known topics such as the Watt copy press and Newton's experimentum crucis. A thorough discussion of each entry's scientific impact provides readers with an understanding of the lasting social and political importance of these advancements. Narratives enrich the entries by adding context and perspective to the century's fascinating scientific history. Students and researchers will find this reference book easy to use. Included are an appendix of entries listed by scientific field, a glossary of terms, indexes by name and subject.
Download or read book Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments Inventions and Discoveries of the Ancient World written by Robert E. Krebs and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2003-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encompassing scientific achievements from China, the Mediterranean world, Mesoamerica, and elsewhere, this text describes technological and scientific inventions from prehistory to the Middle Ages. Separate chapters are devoted to agriculture, astronomy, communications, engineering, timekeeping, tools and weaponry, medicine and health, mathematics, transportation and trade, the physical sciences, botany and zoology, the physical sciences, personal and household items. The text is written to be understandable to students at a high school level.
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Download or read book Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments Inventions and Discoveries of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance eBook ABC Clio Via NC Live written by Michael Windelspecht and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arranged alphabetically, offers more than sixty entries covering nineteenth-century inventions, experiments, and discoveries including the elevator, the spectroscope, and Pasteur's development of the germ theory.
Download or read book Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments Inventions and Discoveries of the 17th Century written by Michael Windelspecht and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-11-30 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 17th century was a time of transition for the study of science and mathematics. The technological achievements of this time directly impacted both society and the future of science. This reference resource explores the major scientific and mathematical milestones of this era, and examines them from both their scientific and sociological perspectives. Over fifty entries, arranged alphabetically, illustrate how this was a time marking the first wide-spread application of experimentation and mathematics to the study of science--an exciting time brought to life through this unique exploration. Students will find not only the familiar names like Galileo and Newton who are well-recognized for their contributions in science, but they will also encounter the names of lesser-known scientists and inventors who challenged long-held doctrines and beliefs. The contributions of the scientists, mathemeticians, and inventors of the 17th century would have a significant impact on the course of science into modern times. This impact is explored in detail to provide an understanding of how scientific study affects everyday life and how it evolves to provide a better understanding of our world.
Download or read book Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments Inventions and Discoveries of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance written by Robert E. Krebs and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-03-30 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance were a period of scientific and literary reawakening. Scientific development and a renewed interest in classical science led to new discoveries, inventions, and technologies. Between 500 and 1600 A.D., scientific explorers rediscovered ancient Greek and Eastern knowledge, which led to an eruption of fresh ideas. This reference work describes more than 75 experiments, inventions, and discoveries of the period, as well as the scientists, physicians, and scholars responsible for them. Individuals such as Leonardo da Vinci, Marco Polo, and Galileo are included, along with entries on reconstructive surgery, Stonehenge, eyeglasses, the microscope, and the discovery of smallpox. Part of a unique series that ranges from ancient times to the 20th century, this exploration of scientific advancements during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance will be useful to high school and college students, teachers, and general readers seeking information about significant advances in scientific history.
Download or read book Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments Inventions and Discoveries of the Ancient World written by Robert E. Krebs and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2003-12-30 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference work describes the trial-and-error experiments, discoveries, and inventions of early humans who lived from before recorded history to the Middle Ages. Krebs travels through the ancient periods of Egypt, China, and Mesoamerica, to the classical Greek and Roman periods, and finally to the Christian era, providing students with the link between science and history, while revealing information about many cultures around the world. Each entry provides the who, when, and where of each discovery, invention, or experiment. Entries include calendars, gunpowder, anesthesia, contraception, spontaneous generation, the Arctic Circle, language, and tides. Part of the Groundbreaking Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries through the Ages series, this book provides readers with a detailed look early humans' relation to world around them and the scientific advancements they made. It will be useful to high school and college students, teachers, and the general public interested in the history and science behind ancient civilizations.
Download or read book Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments Inventions and Discoveries of the 18th Century written by Jonathan Shectman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2003-09-30 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 18th century saw the emergence of the industrial and chemical revolutions and witnessed the near-universal acceptance of applied science. It was a time of revolutionary, lasting transformation for the practice of science and mathematics. Most procedures and precepts of modern science took hold during the 18th century, when scientists first paired scientific research with practical application to astonishing results. In over 60 alphabetical entries, Shectman examines at the tremendous scientific discoveries, inventions, and inquiries of the period. Familiar topics such as the steam engine and hot air balloon are covered, along with lesser-known topics such as the Watt copy press and Newton's experimentum crucis. A thorough discussion of each entry's scientific impact provides readers with an understanding of the lasting social and political importance of these advancements. Narratives enrich the entries by adding context and perspective to the century's fascinating scientific history. Students and researchers will find this reference book easy to use. Included are an appendix of entries listed by scientific field, a glossary of terms, indexes by name and subject.
Download or read book Breverton s Encyclopedia of Inventions written by Terry Breverton and published by Quercus Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-26 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invention and innovation are what distinguish the human race from all of the other species on Earth. Throughout history the imagination and pioneering spirit of human kind has compelled us to question why we do things in a certain way and, more importantly, how we can do things better. Celebrating the ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness that has led to some of the most amazing technological leaps through the ages, Breverton's Encyclopedia of Inventions examines the key innovations and breakthroughs of all time and the genius behind them. Starting with the building of the pyramids in ancient Egypt and the discovery of the solar system, moving through surgery, dynamite and rockets, to modern technology such as the smart card and genetic engineering, Terry Breverton springs many surprises. He uncovers fascinating and little-known facts: for example, that Price, not Fleming, discovered penicillin; that Swan, not Edison invented the electric light, and that Wallace, not Darwin first advanced the theory of evolution. Tracing the sheer persistence of brilliant men and women across the globe, who fought the prevailing ideas of their times and advanced technology, Breverton's Encyclopedia of Inventions will inspire anyone interested in the history and developments that have changed our lives and shaped our planet's future.
Download or read book Victorian Studies written by Sharon W. Propas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2006, this work is a valuable guide for the researcher in Victorian Studies. Updated to include electronic resources, this book provides guides to catalogs, archives, museums, collections and databases containing material on the Victorian period. It organises the vast array of reference sources by discipline to help researchers tailor their investigations.
Download or read book Higher Education in the Arab World written by Adnan Badran and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive insight into the benefits and advantages of adopting technology-driven learning as a central pillar of the universities’ teaching, learning, research, and social-responsibility strategies. Despite the importance of adopting technology-enhanced learning within higher education institutions, Arab countries are still slow to change. Arab Universities are facing the need to adopt new methods of learning to serve the demands of a changing demography in the higher education community as well as the requirements of Industry 4.0 and Society 4.0. E-Learning and distance education are not just about technology, but they are about education, pedagogy, curriculum design, research, and innovation. The book also discusses the best methods to implement these modes of learning while taking into consideration all the hurdles and challenges specific to the Arab world. The needs of students (undergraduate and postgraduate), faculty, and the university at large are considered while drawing on the best quality-assurance practices to ensure the quality of education remains uncompromised. Also featured in this book are experiences from Arab Universities and recommendations for improvements that facilitate the use of education technology tools as part the university’s pedagogy to harness the full potential for implementing e-learning and distance education.
Download or read book A Century of Nature written by Laura Garwin and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2010-03-15 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the scientific breakthroughs of the twentieth century were first reported in the journal Nature. A Century of Nature brings together in one volume Nature's greatest hits—reproductions of seminal contributions that changed science and the world, accompanied by essays written by leading scientists (including four Nobel laureates) that provide historical context for each article, explain its insights in graceful, accessible prose, and celebrate the serendipity of discovery and the rewards of searching for needles in haystacks.
Download or read book Discoveries and Inventions in Literature for Youth written by Joy L. Lowe and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of books and other resources that are appropriate for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Download or read book A Historical Account of Useful Inventions and Scientific Discoveries written by George Grant and published by Double 9 Books. This book was released on 2024-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Historical Account of Useful Inventions and Scientific Discoveries" by George Grant is a captivating nonfiction exploration of human ingenuity. Grant, a renowned scholar and historian, takes readers on a fascinating journey through the annals of scientific progress. With meticulous research and engaging prose, he chronicles the evolution of innovation from ancient civilizations to the modern era, illuminating the stories behind some of history's most impactful inventions and discoveries. In this comprehensive masterpiece, Grant delves into the ingenious minds and pivotal moments that have shaped the course of human civilization. From the invention of the wheel and the printing press to the discovery of electricity and the internet, he reveals the transformative power of scientific ingenuity on society and culture. Through vivid storytelling and insightful commentary, Grant highlights the interconnectedness of scientific endeavors across time and space, showcasing the collaborative efforts and cross-cultural exchanges that have propelled innovation forward. "A Historical Account of Useful Inventions and Scientific Discoveries" stands as a testament to Grant's expertise and passion for uncovering the fascinating stories behind humanity's quest for knowledge and progress, making it an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of science and history alike.
Download or read book Little Masterpieces of Science Invention and Discovery written by Various and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is dedicated to the greatest scientific inventions of the Victorian era and their role in the development of society. Among other important points, the author tells about the invention of the telephone by Bell, the introduction of locomotives, electricity, and the wireless telegraph.
