The Invention of Science

“magisterial… deep, clear and quite well written”
Tyler Cowen gives his view on The Invention of Science for Marginal Revolution.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“an interesting intellectual ride through the Early Modern Period in the hands of a master historian”
ThonyC anticipates a challenging, but rewarding, read.

“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.

“a fantastic revisionist history, an intellectual feat”
Andrea Wulf reviews The Invention of Science for The Financial Times.

“perceptive, thought-provoking, deeply erudite and beautifully written”
Philip Ball gets to grips with a revolutionary history of the scientific revolution.

“a thought-provoking perspective on a period that transformed chemistry”
Philip Ball reviews The Invention of Science for Chemistry World.