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Curiosity: How Science Became Interested in Everything,Used
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With the recent landing of the Mars rover Curiosity, it seems safe to assume that the idea of being curious is alive and well in modern sciencethat its not merely encouraged but is seen as an essential component of the scientific mission. Yet there was a time when curiosity was condemned. Neither Pandora nor Eve could resist the dangerous allure of unanswered questions, and all knowledge wasnt equalfor millennia it was believed that there were some things we should not try to know. In the late sixteenth century this attitude began to change dramatically, and in Curiosity: How Science Became Interested in Everything, Philip Ball investigates how curiosity first became sanctionedwhen it changed from a vice to a virtue and how it became permissible to ask any and every question about the world.Looking closely at the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries, Ball vividly brings to life the age when modern science began, a time that spans the lives of Galileo and Isaac Newton. In this entertaining and illuminating account of the rise of science as we know it, Ball tells of scientists both legendary and lesser known, from Copernicus and Kepler to Robert Boyle, as well as the inventions and technologies that were inspired by curiosity itself, such as the telescope and the microscope. The socalled Scientific Revolution is often told as a story of great geniuses illuminating the world with flashes of inspiration. But Curiosity reveals a more complex story, in which the liberationand subsequent tamingof curiosity was linked to magic, religion, literature, travel, trade, and empire. Ball also asks what has become of curiosity today: how it functions in science, how it is spun and packaged for consumption, how well it is being sustained, and how the changing shape of science influences the kinds of questions it may continue to ask.Though proverbial wisdom tell us that it was through curiosity that our innocence was lost, that has not deterred us. Instead, it has been completely the contrary: today we spend vast sums trying to reconstruct the first instants of creation in particle accelerators, out of a pure desire to know. Ball refuses to let us take this desire for granted, and this book is a perfect homage to such an inquisitive attitude.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Curiosity: How Science Became Interested in Everything'? A: The book explores the historical evolution of curiosity in science, discussing how it transformed from a condemned trait to a celebrated virtue, especially during the Scientific Revolution.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Philip Ball, a well-known science writer.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on April 3, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 480 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What are some key historical figures discussed in the book? A: The book features prominent figures such as Galileo, Isaac Newton, Copernicus, and Kepler.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in the history of science? A: Yes, the book provides an insightful exploration of how curiosity shaped the history and development of science.
- Q: What is one of the main arguments made in the book? A: One of the main arguments is that curiosity has played a crucial role in scientific advancement and understanding throughout history.
- Q: Does the book discuss modern perspectives on curiosity in science? A: Yes, the book examines how curiosity functions in contemporary science and the implications for future inquiries.