Cosmic Imagery: Key Images in the History of Science - Hardcover

Barrow, John D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0224075233 ISBN 13: 9780224075237

Publisher: Bodley Head, 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Review:

"A captivating pictorial and literary journey through the history of science... a must for every home. It is a book that will repay constant visits, and Bodley Head is to be congratulated on its lavish, robust production." * Sunday Times * "Fantastic brain-food." -- Andrew Graham Dixon "Barrow has found a vivid way to focus our attention on cutting-edge science, and there is an awful lot to learn already from this lusciously produced and captivating book." * The Times * "Barrow highlights the power of pictures in discovering and understanding our universe... [and] true to his reputation for excellence in communicating science... this book is sure to provide enjoyable summer-time reading" -- Carlos Lourenco * CERN Courier *

About this edition

• Publisher: Bodley Head
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0224075233
• ISBN 13: 9780224075237
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 608