Science and technology in world history. Volume 1, The ancient world and classical civilization / David Deming.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Deming, David, 1954-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--History.

Science.

Technology--History.

Technology.

World history.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (277 p.)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, inc., 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Science is a living, organic activity, the meaning and understanding of which have evolved incrementally over human history. This book, the first in a roughly chronological series, explores the development of the methodology and major ideas of science, in historical context, from ancient times to the decline of classical civilizations around 300 A.D. It includes details specific to the histories of specialized sciences including astronomy, medicine and physics--along with Roman engineering and Greek philosophy. It closely describes the contributions of such individuals as Pythagoras, Hippocrat

Contents:

Cover; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1. The Greeks; 2. Hellenistic Science (c. 300 B.C.-A.D. 200); 3. Roman Engineering; 4. The Roman Writers; 5. Hellenistic Philosophy in Rome; Conclusion; Chapter Notes; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-261) and index.

ISBN:

1-282-61626-9

9786612616266

0-7864-5657-4

OCLC:

637492852