Groundbreaking scientific experiments, inventions, and discoveries of the 17th century / Michael Windelspecht.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Windelspecht, Michael, 1963-

Series:

Groundbreaking scientific experiments, inventions, and discoveries through the ages.

Groundbreaking scientific experiments, inventions, and discoveries through the ages

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--History--17th century.

Science.

Technology--History--17th century.

Technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (292 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2024

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The 17th century was a time of transition for the study of science and mathematics. The technological achievements of this time directly impacted both society and the future of science. This reference resource explores the major scientific and mathematical milestones of this era, and examines them from both their scientific and sociological perspectives. Over fifty entries, arranged alphabetically, illustrate how this was a time marking the first wide-spread application of experimentation and mathematics to the study of science--an exciting time brought to life through this unique exploration. Students will find not only the familiar names like Galileo and Newton who are well-recognized for their contributions in science, but they will also encounter the names of lesser-known scientists and inventors who challenged long-held doctrines and beliefs. The contributions of the scientists, mathemeticians, and inventors of the 17th century would have a significant impact on the course of science into modern times. This impact is explored in detail to provide an understanding of how scientific study affects everyday life and how it evolves to provide a better understanding of our world.

Contents:

Cover

GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTS, INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES OF THE 17TH CENTURY

CONTENTS

LIST OF ENTRIES

SERIES FOREWORD

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

INTRODUCTION

TIMELINE OF IMPORTANT EVENTS

EXPERIMENTS, INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES

A

Selected Bibliography

B

C

E

F

G

H

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

S

T

Refracting Telescopes

Long Telescopes

Reflecting Telescopes

Selected Bibliography.

Selected Bibliography

V

APPENDIX: ENTRIES BY SCIENTIFIC FIELD

GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Internet Sources

SUBJECT INDEX

NAME INDEX

About the Author.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-260) and indexes.

ISBN:

9798400659652

9786610868926

9781280868924

1280868929

9780313006937

0313006938

OCLC:

51854214