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Science in the Ancient World: An Encyclopedia (History of Science)
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The first A–Z resource to catalog the achievements and legacy of more than four millennia of scientific thought in the ancient world of the Mediterranean and the Near East, providing a complete overview of the physical, chemical, life, medical, and social sciences of the classical world.
Many are familiar with such wonders as steam power and the discovery that the planets revolve around the Sun. The fact that such phenomena were known to the ancient Greeks more than 2,000 years ago is less well known. Now, Science in the Ancient World fills this gap by covering all the major scientific developments during 4,000 years of ancient history.
Over 200 A–Z entries explore the origins of science, from astronomy and mathematics to medicine and chemistry. Giants like Aristotle and Plato are examined, together with more obscure figures like Nearchus, explorer of the Indian Ocean, and Hero, discoverer of steam power. Emphasis is placed on the diversity of ancient science, from the achievements of the Mesopotamians to the science of the Romans. The philosophies behind ancient science are explored, from the Epicurean pursuit of happiness to the asceticism of the Stoics. This comprehensive survey brings to the modern reader a long lost age of scientific discovery.
- ISBN-101851095349
- ISBN-13978-1851095346
- PublisherABC-CLIO
- Publication dateDecember 15, 2004
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions7 x 0.75 x 10 inches
- Print length320 pages
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Entries vary in length from around half of a page to more than five pages for Aristotle, Geography/Geodesy, and Psychology. The lists of references attached to each entry includes both secondary sources and translations of primary sources. Some entries have black-and-white illustrations. The dictionary portion of the volume is followed by a chronology listing significant historical events along with the births of important individuals in the sciences and a bibliography divided into primary and secondary sources.
Arranged by broad scientific area, Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries of the Ancient World (Greenwood, 2004) has fewer entries though it covers a greater geographic expanse. With its accessible A-Z format, Science in the Ancient World is recommended for high-school, college, and public libraries. Jack O'Gorman
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- Publisher : ABC-CLIO (December 15, 2004)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1851095349
- ISBN-13 : 978-1851095346
- Item Weight : 1.62 pounds
- Dimensions : 7 x 0.75 x 10 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #8,535,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #996 in Encyclopedias (Books)
- #6,041 in Ancient History (Books)
- #9,251 in History Encyclopedias
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Russell M. Lawson is a Professor of History, a Fulbright Scholar, and author of twenty-one books. He has a BA and MA from Oklahoma State University and a PhD from the University of New Hampshire. In 2010, Dr. Lawson was Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Transnational Studies at Brock University. Dr. Lawson teaches and writes on scientists and explorers; the history of America, Europe, and the world; and the history of ideas.
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