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A History of Science in World Cultures - Voices of Knowledge (Paperback)
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A History of Science in World Cultures - Voices of Knowledge (Paperback)
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To understand modern science, it is essential to recognize that
many of the most fundamental scientific principles are drawn from
the knowledge of ancient civilizations. Taking a global yet
comprehensive approach to this complex topic, A History of Science
in World Cultures uses a broad range of case studies and examples
to demonstrate that the scientific thought and method of the
present day is deeply rooted in a pluricultural past. Covering
ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, Greece, China, Islam, and the
New World, this volume discusses the scope of scientific and
technological achievements in each civilization and how the
knowledge it developed came to impact the European Renaissance.
Themes covered include the influence these scientific cultures had
upon one another, the power of writing and its technologies,
visions of mathematical order in the universe and how it can be
represented, and what elements of the distant scientific past we
continue to depend upon today. Topics often left unexamined in
histories of science are treated in fascinating detail, such as the
chemistry of mummification and the Great Library in Alexandria in
Egypt, jewellery and urban planning of the Indus Valley, hydraulic
engineering and the compass in China, the sustainable agriculture
and dental surgery of the Mayas, and algebra and optics in Islam.
This book shows that scientific thought has never been confined to
any one era, culture, or geographic region. Clearly presented and
highly illustrated, A History of Science in World Cultures is the
perfect text for all students and others interested in the
development of science throughout history.
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