Laidler, Keith James, 1916-

To light such a candle : chapters in the history of science and technology / by Keith J. Laidler. - New York : Oxford University Press, 1998. - xii, 384 p. : ill ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [355]-376) and index.

Choice. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.).

Explores the relationship between science and technology through an explanation of the development of steam engines, photography, electric power, radio transmission, electronics, large molecules, and nuclear power.

Adult Follett Library Resources.

0198500564

97024690


Discoveries in science--History.
Engineers--Biography.
Science--History.
Scientists--Biography.
Technology--History.
Engineers--Biography.
Science--History.
Scientists--Biography.
Technology--History.

Q125 / .L25 1998

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