Science as it is understood and practiced today has a long history. Beginning as a primitive reaction to unpredictable forces, science has matured into a logical, systematic search for knowledge based on carefully conducted experiments. The history of science is filled with famous people and important ideas that have shaped the modern world.
In this chapter you will study the history and nature of science as you read about the following topics: -
science as a human endeavor
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historical perspectives
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milestones in modern science
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