William C. Dampier & Margaret Dampier : Cosmology, Atomic Theory, Evolution - Classic Readings in the Literature of Science

Classic examination of the three major subjects at the heart of science: cosmogony, atomic theory, and evolution. Each area features readings that present a continuous story, conveying the excitement of the process of scientific discovery and growth of knowledge from earliest to modern times. 1959 edition. 36 figures. 7 tables.