The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion – Michael Mosley & John Lynch (Second-Hand)

Title: The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion
Authors: Michael Mosley & John Lynch
Format: Hardcover
Category: Science History / Popular Science
Language: English

The Story of Science explores the development of scientific ideas from ancient times to the modern era, examining how discoveries emerged within historical, political, and cultural contexts. Written to accompany the BBC television series of the same name, the book presents science as a human story shaped by rivalry, ambition, and circumstance as much as by experimentation and observation.

Book Overview

This title traces major scientific breakthroughs across different periods of history, highlighting how theories were formed, challenged, and refined over time. Rather than focusing only on famous moments of discovery, the book considers the broader influences that shaped scientific progress, including social pressures and the personalities of individual thinkers.

The content is presented in an accessible narrative style, making it suitable for general readers with an interest in the history of science and the ideas that have influenced how we understand the world today.

What This Book Covers

• Key moments in the history of scientific thought
• The relationship between science and historical events
• Major theories and discoveries across scientific disciplines
• The personal and social factors influencing scientific progress

Condition

Second-Hand – Good.

• Hardcover with visible surface wear and light scuffing
• Minor marks consistent with normal handling
• Pages intact, clean, and fully readable
• No loose or missing pages observed

Additional Information

• ISBN-13: 978-1-84533-547-2
• Published with permission of the BBC
• Illustrated popular science history title