This was one of the recommended secondary sources for a class I took two years ago on the scientific revolution. Out of all the secondary sources on that reading list, this was probably my favourite.
Steven Shapin writes in such a way that brings the Scientific Revolution to life, tracing the main arcs of scientific discovery from around 1500-1800. His book is easy to read and flows well; it is accessible to the laymen and useful to the student who already has a strong background in the time period.
I rate this book 8 out of 10. It really was a lovely read. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to get a bases in what the science world was really like during the Scientific Revolution.
Steven Shapin writes in such a way that brings the Scientific Revolution to life, tracing the main arcs of scientific discovery from around 1500-1800. His book is easy to read and flows well; it is accessible to the laymen and useful to the student who already has a strong background in the time period.
I rate this book 8 out of 10. It really was a lovely read. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to get a bases in what the science world was really like during the Scientific Revolution.
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