The Science Book - Softcover

With a foreword by Simon Singh this breathtaking book features 250 of the most significant milestones in the history of scientific discovery, offering a unique perspective on our unfolding view of the universe. A beautifully simple design complements short, lucid essays on each breakthrough, placed next to the most striking images available. Now in a new easy-to-handle format this is most unique science book ever published - the first truly accessible, fully illustrated story of science, with special contributions from leading scientists and science writers.

Peter Tallack studied Genetics at University College, London before joining the editorial staff of the international science journal NATURE in 1989.