Companion to the History of Modern Science (Paperback, New Ed)

The 67 chapters of this book describe and analyse the development of Western science from 1500 to the present day. Divided into two major sections - 'The Study of the History of Science' and 'Selected Writings in the History of Science' - the volume describes the methods and problems of research in the field and then applies these techniques to a wide range of fields.
Areas covered include:
* the Copernican Revolution
* Genetics
* Science and Imperialism
* the History of Anthropology
* Science and Religion
* Magic and Science.
The companion is an indispensable resource for students and professionals in History, Philosophy, Sociology and the Sciences as well as the History of Science. It will also appeal to the general reader interested in an introduction to the subject.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 1996
First published:	1990
Editors:	R. Colby • G.N Cantor • J.R.R. Christie • M.J.S. Hodge
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 49mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	1108
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-14578-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > History > General Books > Philosophy > General
LSN:	0-415-14578-3
Barcode:	9780415145787

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