Great scientific ideas that changed the world. Part 3 of 3 [sound recording] / Steven L. Goldman.

Title:

ISBN:

9781598033038

Personal Author:

Goldman, Steven L., 1941-

Publication Information:

Chantilly, VA : Teaching Co., [2007]

Physical Description:

6 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (ii, 73 pages ; 22 cm).

General Note:

12 lectures (30 minutes per lecture).

Contents:

lecture 25. Evolution as process science -- lecture 26. Statistical laws challenge determinism -- lecture 27. Techno-science comes of age -- lecture 28. Institutions empower innovation -- lecture 29. Quantum revolution -- lecture 30. Relativity redefines space and time -- lecture 31. Reconceiving the universe, again -- lecture 32. Idea behind the computer -- lecture 33. Three faces of information -- lecture 34. System, chaos, and self-organization -- lecture 35. Life as molecules in action -- lecture 36. Great ideas, past and future.

Summary:

Presents 25-36 of 36 lectures discussing the evolving relationship of science with society during the 20th century.

Subject Term:

Science -- History

Technology -- History

Discoveries in science

Genre:

Audiobooks

Added Corporate Author:

Teaching Company

Series Title:

Great courses (Compact disc)