Science and Mathematics: From Primitive to Modern Times
暫譯: 科學與數學:從原始到現代的演變

Narlikar, Jayant V.

  • 出版商: Routledge
  • 出版日期: 2021-11-30
  • 售價: $6,190
  • 貴賓價: 9.5$5,881
  • 語言: 英文
  • 頁數: 176
  • 裝訂: Hardcover - also called cloth, retail trade, or trade
  • ISBN: 0367640058
  • ISBN-13: 9780367640057
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This book offers an engaging and comprehensive introduction to scientific theories and the evolution of science and mathematics through the centuries. It discusses the history of scientific thought and ideas and the intricate dynamic between new scientific discoveries, scientists, culture and societies.

Through stories and historical accounts, the volume illustrates the human engagement and preoccupation with science and the interpretation of natural phenomena. It highlights key scientific breakthroughs from the ancient to later ages, giving us accounts of the work of ancient Greek and Indian mathematicians and astronomers, as well as of the work of modern scientists like Descartes, Newton, Planck, Mendel and many more. The author also discusses the vast advancements which have been made in the exploration of space, matter and genetics and their relevance in the advancement of the scientific tradition. He provides great insights into the process of scientific experimentation and the relationship between science and mathematics. He also shares amusing anecdotes of scientists and their interactions with the world around them.

Detailed and accessible, this book will be of great interest to students and researchers of science, mathematics, the philosophy of science, science and technology studies and history. It will also be useful for general readers who are interested in the history of scientific discoveries and ideas.

商品描述(中文翻譯)

這本書提供了一個引人入勝且全面的科學理論介紹,以及科學和數學在幾個世紀中的演變。它討論了科學思想和觀念的歷史,以及新科學發現、科學家、文化和社會之間的複雜動態。

透過故事和歷史敘述,本書展示了人類對科學的參與和關注,以及對自然現象的詮釋。它突顯了從古代到後來時期的關鍵科學突破,講述了古希臘和印度數學家及天文學家的工作,以及現代科學家如笛卡兒、牛頓、普朗克、孟德爾等人的成就。作者還討論了在空間、物質和遺傳學探索中取得的巨大進展,以及這些進展在科學傳統發展中的重要性。他提供了對科學實驗過程的深刻見解,以及科學與數學之間的關係。他還分享了科學家與周圍世界互動的有趣轶事。

這本書內容詳盡且易於理解,將對科學、數學、科學哲學、科技研究和歷史的學生和研究者產生極大興趣。對於對科學發現和觀念歷史感興趣的一般讀者來說,這本書也將非常有用。

作者簡介

Jayant V. Narlikar spent most of his learning life at Cambridge, England, including a Ph.D. followed by Sc.D. He was a Fellow of King's College. Besides a highly productive career as a professional astrophysicist, he has acquired the reputation of someone who has popularized science and as an author of science fiction for which he was awarded the prestigious Kalinga award by UNESCO.

作者簡介(中文翻譯)

Jayant V. Narlikar 在英國劍橋度過了大部分的學習生涯,包括獲得博士學位(Ph.D.)及科學博士學位(Sc.D.)。他曾是國王學院的研究員。除了作為專業天體物理學家擁有高產的職業生涯外,他還因為普及科學而獲得聲譽,並且是科幻小說的作者,因而獲得了聯合國教科文組織頒發的著名卡林加獎(Kalinga award)。

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