Trevor Williams was a distinguished scientist and editor whose career intersected with key developments in medicine and scientific communication. His work in the field of antibiotics, particularly penicillin, was supported by a prestigious Nuffield Research Scholarship. Following this enriching research phase, Williams dedicated several decades to editorial work for a prominent scientific journal, shaping the presentation of scientific discoveries for a wider audience.
From axe-heads to silicon chips, this history begins with the most primitive tools and ends with the latest technological advancements. Many inventions are chronicled, explained, and placed in their historical, cultural, and scientific context, with their inventors listed in an index.
Examines the history of scientific discovery in the twentieth century. Supplemented by chronological tables, datafiles, special features, and capsule biographies.