Companion to the history of modern science
2016
Book
Total copies: 1
Incorporating both theory and practice, this is a descriptive and analytical guide to the development of Western science from 1500 AD, and to the diversity and course of that development first in Europe and later across the world. The 67 chapters of this book describe and analyse the development of Western science from 1500 to the present day. Divided into two major sections - 'The Study of the History of Science' and 'Selected Writings in the History of Science' - the volume describes the methods and problems of research in the field and then applies these techniques to a wide range of fields.Areas covered include:* the Copernican Revolution* Genetics* Science and Imperialism* the History of Anthropology* Science and Religion* Magic and Science.The companion is an indispensable resource for students and professionals in History, Philosophy, Sociology and the Sciences as well as the History of Science. It will also appeal to the general reader interested in an introduction to the subject.
Main title:
Companion to the history of modern science / edited by G.N. Cantor, J.R.R. Christie. M.J.S. Hodge, R.C. Olby.
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Imprint:
London : Routledge, 2016.
Collation:
1108 pages ; 24 cm.
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Notes:
Originally published: 1990.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781138141216 (hbk)
Dewey class:
509
LC class:
Q125
Language:
English
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BRN:
295206