The Helpful Science (1895)

The Helpful Science is a book written by St. George Jackson Mivart in 1895. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of science, covering a wide range of topics including physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy. Mivart's aim in writing this book was to provide a practical and accessible introduction to the study of science for the general reader. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different area of science. The first section covers the fundamental principles of science, including the scientific method, the laws of nature, and the principles of measurement. The second section focuses on physics, covering topics such as mechanics, heat, light, and electricity. The third section covers chemistry, including the properties of elements, chemical reactions, and the structure of molecules. The fourth section of the book is devoted to biology, covering topics such as evolution, genetics, and the structure and function of the human body. Mivart also includes a section on astronomy, covering the structure of the solar system, the stars, and the galaxies. Throughout the book, Mivart emphasizes the practical applications of science, showing how scientific knowledge can be used to solve real-world problems. He also emphasizes the importance of scientific literacy, arguing that everyone should have a basic understanding of science in order to navigate the modern world. Overall, The Helpful Science is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the study of science, written with the aim of making science accessible to the general reader. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in science and its practical applications.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.