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Author Goldman, Steven L., 1941-

Title Great scientific ideas that changed the world [(DVD) videorecording] / Steven L. Goldman.

Publication Info. Chantilly, VA : Teaching Co., [2007]
©2007
Location Call No. Status
 95th Street Adult Great Courses  500 GOL  Pt.1    AVAILABLE
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Description 2 videodiscs : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (22 cm)
Series Great courses (DVD)
System Details DVD. region 1.
Note 12 lectures (30 minutes per lecture).
For specific features see interactive menu.
Performer Lecturer: Professor Steven L. Goldman, Lehigh University.
Summary Presents 12 lectures discussing the evolving relationship of science with society during the 20th century.
Contents Part 1: lecture 1. Knowledge, know-how, and social change -- lecture 2. Writing makes science possible -- lecture 3. Inventing reason and knowledge -- lecture 4. The birth of natural science -- lecture 5.Mathematics as the order of nature -- lecture 6. The birth of techno-science -- lecture 7. Universities relaunch the idea of knowledge -- lecture 8. The medieval revolution in know-how -- lecture 9. Progress enters into history -- lecture 10. The printed book : Gutenberg to Galileo -- lecture 11. Renaissance painting and techno-science -- lecture 12. Copernicus moves the Earth.
Subject Science -- History -- Videodiscs.
Technology -- History -- Videodiscs.
Discoveries in science -- Videodiscs.
DVDs.
Educational films.
Added Author Teaching Company.
ISBN 1598033042 : $374.95
9781598033045 : $374.95
Music No. 1120 Teaching Company
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