An Introduction to the History of Science : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162603704 : 1162603704 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""An Introduction to the History of Science"" by Walter Libby is a comprehensive and accessible overview of the development of science from ancient times to the present day. The book covers a wide range of scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and mathematics, and explores the key discoveries and innovations that have shaped our understanding of the natural world.Libby begins by examining the scientific achievements of ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and the Chinese, before moving on to the scientific revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries, which saw the emergence of modern science as we know it today. He then explores the major scientific breakthroughs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, including the discovery of electricity, the development of the theory of evolution, and the invention of the computer.Throughout the book, L