The Rise of Scientific Europe, 1500-1800 by D. C. Goodman
Deals with the growth of science throughout Europe, from 1500 to 1800. The book assumes no prior knowledge of the history of science, covering instead such topics as scientific societies, science education and communication. It includes the Copernican and Newtonian revolutions. This book is designed to be of interest to Open Universty undergraduates specializing in arts and science or as a background book for teachers of science or students of history.