History of Science: A Beginner's Guide - [AUDIOBOOK]

From magic to the Enlightenment; Darwinism to nuclear weapons

Weaving together intellectual history, philosophy, and social studies, Sean Johnston offers a unique appraisal of the history of science and the nature of this evolving discipline. Science is all-encompassing and new developments are usually mired in controversy; nevertheless, it is a driving force of the modern world. Based on its past, where might it lead us in the twenty-first century?