
Very Good +/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First edition bound in black cloth.Price, place & date of purchase inked on the front endpaper along with the owners namestamp. Stamp appears again on the bottom edge of the page block.Otherwise fine in dj.
This work investigates the fundamental questions of scientific inquiry and the historical progression of human understanding regarding the natural world. William C. Vergara utilizes his background in engineering and technical writing to synthesize complex scientific concepts into an accessible framework for the lay reader. The text argues that science is a continuous, iterative process rather than a static collection of facts, tracing the evolution of thought from antiquity to the modern era.
What You Will Find
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Readers frequently note the accessible and engaging prose style that makes complex topics approachable for a general audience. Experts highlight this as a useful introductory text for those seeking a broad historical context for modern scientific thought.
Page Count:
448
Publication Date:
1965-01-01
Publisher:
Harper
ISBN-10:
0060070803
ISBN-13:
9780060070809
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