A shrewd, thoughtful analysis
“A superbly lucid examination of a dramatic revolution in human thought that deserves a place on the shelf with Thomas Kuhn and David Deutsch.”
The Invention of Science is awarded The Kirkus Star.
Stimulating, well-informed and imaginative
“Wootton is a marvellous writer with an enviably encyclopaedic knowledge, and he has exciting things to say”
Patricia Fara reviews The Invention of Science for Literary Review.
The Guardian Podcast
Why is the scientific revolution still controversial? Listen to David on The Guardian podcast from 21 September 2015.
Read moreThere is no doubting the intelligence of this book…
“There is no doubting the intelligence of this book, but…”
Gerard DeGroot finds scholarly depth, but little to enjoy in The Invention of Science.
ThonyC provides a measured response.
BBC Radio 4: Today Programme
Listen to David’s interview on Today, BBC Radio 4’s flagship news and current affairs programme, from 18 September 2015.
Read moreBurning a hole in my conscience….
“an interesting intellectual ride through the Early Modern Period in the hands of a master historian”
ThonyC anticipates a challenging, but rewarding, read.
Dublin City FM Podcast
Listen to David’s interview on Dublin City FM’s Bookbound from 14 September 2015.
Read moreMagisterial and Magnificent
“a multifaceted book to savour, to enjoy and to remember”
Richard Joyner gives his view on The Invention of Science, Times Higher Education’s Book of the Week.
BBC History Magazine’s Malmesbury History Weekend
From 15-18 October 2015, BBC History Magazine’s History Weekend will return to Malmesbury in Wiltshire. Join David and other leading historians and authors to share their passion for the past with fellow history lovers.
Read moreThe Bath Literary and Scientific Institution Science Group 2015
On Friday 30 October 2015 David will speak on The Invention of Science 1500-1750 to The Bath Literary and Scientific Institution Science Group.
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