Makers of Western Science

Non-scientists often perceive science as a dry boring vocation pursued by dry boring people. Contrary to popular perception science has actually been the product of fascinating people seeking to explain the world around them. From Galileos difficulties with the Inquisition to the quirkiness of Newton to the iconic figure that was Einstein this innovative volume chronicles the history of science using extensive passages from the works of the scientists themselves. Who better to appeal to our common sense concerning the truth of a sun-centered universe than Copernicus himself? Kepler expresses in his own words the way in which he awoke to the revelation of elliptical orbits and Darwin shares his slowly evolving ideas leading to the theory of natural selection. Part biography part history this work reveals the personalities behind the worlds most significant scientific discoveries providing an interesting new perspective on the human endeavor we call science. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.