Cosmic Imagery: Key Images in the History of Science

Barrow, J.D.

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ISBN 10: 0224075233 ISBN 13: 9780224075237

Published by Bodley Head, London, 2008

Language: English

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xv, 608, col + b/w illus. . HB. Vg in d/w. A tour through the most influential images in science. [9780224075237].

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Cosmic Imagery: Key Images in the History of Science

Publisher

Bodley Head, London

Publication Date

2008

Language

English

ISBN 10

0224075233

ISBN 13

9780224075237

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Hardcover

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We live in an age of images — the first pictures of Earth from space; nuclear bomb mushroom clouds; Vesalius’s haunting human anatomy pictures — iconic and influential images. John Barrow traces their history and influence to tell the story of modern science.

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John D. Barrow is Professor of Mathematical Sciences and Director of the Millennium Mathematics Project at Cambridge University. He is the author of many books on the significance of modern developments in science.

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