The beginnings of western science: the European scientific tradition in philosophical, religious, and institutional context, prehistory to A.D. 1450

David C. Lindberg surveys the most important themes in the history of science, including developments is cosmology, astronomy, mechanics, optics, alchemy, natural history and medicine. In addition, he offers an account of the transmission of Greek science to medieval Islam and subsequently medieval...

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Main Author: Lindberg, David C. 1935- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago [u.a.] Univ. of Chicago Press 2007
Edition:2. ed
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Summary:David C. Lindberg surveys the most important themes in the history of science, including developments is cosmology, astronomy, mechanics, optics, alchemy, natural history and medicine. In addition, he offers an account of the transmission of Greek science to medieval Islam and subsequently medieval Europe.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [413]-461) and index
Physical Description:XVI, 488 S. Ill., Kt. 23 cm
ISBN:9780226482057
0226482057

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