We access Greek and Roman scientific ideas mainly through those
texts which happen to survive. By concentrating only on the ideas
conveyed, we may limit our understanding of the meaning of those
ideas in their historical context. Through considering the diverse
ways in which scientific ideas were communicated, in different
types of texts, we can uncover otherwise hidden meanings and more
fully comprehend the historical contexts in which those ideas were
produced and shared, the aims of the authors and the expectations
of ancient readers. Liba Taub explores the rich variety of formats
used to discuss scientific, mathematical and technical subjects,
from c.700 BCE to the sixth century CE. Each chapter concentrates
on a particular genre - poetry, letter, encyclopaedia, commentary
and biography - offering an introduction to Greek and Roman
scientific ideas, while using a selection of ancient writings to
focus on the ways in which we encounter them.
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