A History of Science in Society, Volume I - From the Ancient Greeks to the Scientific Revolution (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

A History of Science in Society is a concise overview that introduces complex ideas in a non-technical fashion. Ede and Cormack trace the history of the changing place of science in society and explore the link between the pursuit of knowledge and the desire to make that knowledge useful. Volume I covers the origins of natural philosophy in the ancient world to the Scientific Revolution. New topics in this edition include astronomy and mathematics in ancient Mayan society, science and technology in ancient India and China, and Islamic cartography. New "Connections" features provide in-depth exploration of the ways science and society interconnect. The text is accompanied by 27 colour maps and diagrams, and 4 colour plates highlighting key concepts and events. Essay questions, chapter timelines, a further readings section, and an index provide additional support for students. A companion reader edited by the authors, A History of Science in Society: A Reader, is also available.

General

Imprint:	University of Toronto Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	September 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Andrew Ede • Lesley B. Cormack
Dimensions:	235 x 192 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	192
Edition:	3rd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4426-3503-6
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Bio-ethics Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > General Books > History > World history > General
LSN:	1-4426-3503-7
Barcode:	9781442635036

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