Science and Technology in Medieval European Life (Hardcover)

Despite the popular view of medieval Europe as a "Dark Age" of intellectual stagnation, scientific and technological achievement thrived during this time. As any vacationer to Europe knows, churches and castles remain lasting testaments to the ingenuity of that period in history. Through carefully chosen examples which are presented in easily accessible thematic chapters, Science and Technology in Medieval European Life demonstrates how these two aspects of human achievement, far from bring ivory-tower enterprises, impacted the daily life of people in medieval Europe. These topics will also resonate with modern readers in their own daily lives. This reference work begins with an historical introduction that situates medieval science and technology into its social, intellectual and religious context. Among the varied topics found in the chapters are: armor making, waterwheels and waterpower, chimneys, stained glass, communication technology, ship building, medicine both academic and village, mechanical clocks, calendar creation, and astrology. For those interested in pursuing further research into this area of history, the book concludes with a chronology of events, a suggested list of further reading and a glossary.

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series: Science and Technology in Everyday Life
Release date:	September 2006
First published:	September 2006
Authors:	Jeffrey R Wigelsworth
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	200
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-33754-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > History > General
LSN:	0-313-33754-3
Barcode:	9780313337543

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