Discoveries and achievements of science and technology over the past 570 years. Logvinov V.V.

Currently, science has become the main driving force and a necessary condition for technical, economic and socio-political development. Only the consistent use of scientific methods in improving social relations will allow mankind to maintain their existence and well -being on planet Earth.

The proposed book gives brief descriptions of the most significant events in the history of natural science and technology for the period from 1440 to 2010, presented in the form of the annals, where the information is systematized in generally accepted areas and areas.

The material is divided into parts for each century. The most prominent figures of scientific and technological progress were also noted. In total, more than 12,000 events were allocated in the annals.

In each part, the main text is preceded by a set of the main events of the century, which had the greatest influence on the further development of science and technology. In more detail, these main discoveries and achievements in the XV-XX centuries. It is considered in the introduction.

The epilogue presents a brief analysis of the influence of modern science and technology on the near future of world civilization in the context of the growing global environmental crisis of the Earth’s biosphere and the human population. In general, the book has a helpful book -Encyclopedic character. As applications, the book contains alphabetical lists of Nobel Prize laureates for natural sciences, as well as laureates of other scientific awards - the Kaphord Awards, the show award and the Kavli Prize until 2012 inclusive.

The list of literature presents a brief list of books on the topic published in recent years and designed mainly for the mass reader. For the convenience of users, a list of used Internet sites is given, extensive registered and object signs are given. The book is addressed to a wide range of readers - students, high school students, teachers, as well as everyone who is interested in the history and successes of modern science and technology.