History of science

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Epidemiology

the fight against Ebola & other diseases
2015
Uses the 2014 Ebola outbreak to explore the field of epidemiology and its origins and development from historical times to today. Examines various epidemics, notable people and events in epidemiology, new ways scientists are fighting epidemics, modern pandemics, and the future of epidemiology. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Radioactivity

from the Curies to the atomic age
1986
Discusses discoveries, developments, and scientists in the field of radioactivity, which has revolutionized physics and medicine, with particular emphasis on the work done by the Curies.

Physics

from Newton to the big bang
1986
Surveys the history of discoveries in physics from the theories of Aristotle to recent developments, emphasizing the contributions of Isaac Newton.

The birth of science

ancient times to 1699
2004
Explores the progress of science throughout history, focusing on the accomplishments of the early Greeks, as well as the scientists and discoveries of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Scientific Revolution.

Electricity

from Faraday to solar generators
1986
Traces the history of the study of electricity, from discoveries by the early Greeks to more recent developments in communication, electronics, and solar generators.

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