The Shaping Modern Science series explores some of the greatest scientific discoveries of our time and the people and events behind them. This innovative series examines the difficulties scientists faced as they challenged existing beliefs and worked to advance scientific understanding.
Each title
• Examines the scientific process behind the discovery
• Discusses how the theory challenged prevailing beliefs of the time
• Explores how the theory has advanced or changed over time
• Examines how the theory has led to discoveries or technologies that affect our lives today