This
book outlines the greatest achievements of the century that brought to a
close the era of classical science and set the stage for the development of science as we
know it today. This period saw exciting discoveries about electricity and magnetism;
genetics and evolution; the age of the earth ; the stars and planets; and the nature of
infection and disease- discoveries that revolutionized the way people lived and perceived
the world around them. Enhanced with numerous photos and illustrations, this volume is a
fascinating introduction to the breath and vitality of nineteenth century scientific
thought.
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