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The Age of Science: What Scientists Learned in the 20th Century
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The Age of Science: What Scientists Learned in the 20th Century Hardcover - 2001

by Gerard Piel

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A sweeping overview of the scientific achievements of the 20th century, without question the greatest century for science in human history, by the legendary former publisher of "Scientific American." 125 illustrations.

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Basic Books, 2001. Hardcover. New. 460 pages. 9.75x8.00x1.50 inches.
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  • Title The Age of Science: What Scientists Learned in the 20th Century
  • Author Gerard Piel
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition New
  • Pages 480
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Basic Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 2001
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # x-0465057551
  • ISBN 9780465057559 / 0465057551
  • Weight 2.24 lbs (1.02 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 7.7 x 1.42 in (24.13 x 19.56 x 3.61 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Reading level 1270
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
  • Library of Congress subjects Science - History - 20th century
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2001043178
  • Dewey Decimal Code 509.04

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Citations

  • Asimov's Science Fiction, 05/06/2002, Page 140
  • Booklist, 10/15/2001, Page 364
  • Choice, 04/01/2002, Page 1440
  • Kirkus Reviews, 10/01/2001, Page 1406
  • Library Journal, 11/15/2001, Page 95
  • LJ Best Sci-Tech Books, 03/01/2002, Page 60
  • New York Times, 11/11/2001, Page 29
  • Publishers Weekly, 10/01/2001, Page 46
  • Scitech Book News, 12/01/2001, Page 19

About the author

Gerard Piel was a founder of the revived Scientific American and served as its publisher from 1948 until his retirement in 1986. He lives in New York City.