Science in Europe, 1500-1800, A Secondary Sources Reader edited by Malcolm Oster

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Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Subject Area
Science, History
Educational Level
Adult & Further Education
Book Title
Not Available
Subject
History, Europe / General
Level
Advanced
ISBN
9780333970065
Publication Name
Science in Europe, 1500-1800 :A Secondary Sources Reader Vol. 2
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan The Limited
Item Length
9 in
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.7 in
Author
Malcolm Oster
Features
Revised
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
307 Pages
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan The Limited
ISBN-10
0333970063
ISBN-13
9780333970065
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1977352

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
307 Pages
Publication Name
Science in Europe, 1500-1800 :A Secondary Sources Reader Vol. 2
Language
English
Subject
History, Europe / General
Publication Year
2002
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science, History
Author
Malcolm Oster
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2001-045149
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
'With a knowledgeable instructor, these readers could support and undergraduate course.' - J. McClellan III, Choice '...offer both student and teacher an accessible path into the world of early modern science and the recent attempts to capture its diversity, and significance.' - John Gasgoigne, Journal of Religious History '...those who wish to teach themselves, or others, about the Scientific Revolution would be well advised to use these books as their starting point.' - Dr John Henry, British Journal for the History of Science
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
509.4
Table Of Content
Introduction Europe's Awakening Copernicus and his Revolution The Spread of Copernicanism in Northern Europe Crisis in Italy Iberian Science Science from the Earth in Central Europe French Science in the Seventeenth Century Science in Seventeenth-Century England Scientific Academies across Europe The Reception of Newtonianism across Europe Science in the Scottish Enlightenment Science on the Fringe of Europe: Eighteenth-Century Sweden Science in orthodox Europe Establishing Science in Eighteenth-Century Europe The Chemical Revolution Conclusions.
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
The Scientific Revolution of the Sixteenth- and Seventeenth-centuries transformed modern science, both building on and challenging the classical world's natural philosophies. This wide-ranging and accessible collection of the most influential and important writings in the field emphasizes the interplay of the social, cultural and intellectual traditions of early modern Europe. Key themes include science and religion, scholars and craftsmen, scientific patronage, the occult sciences and matter in motion. An excellent introduction to the scholarship surrounding this significant event., Organized to accompany Science in Europe, 1500-1800: a Primary Sources Reader, this innovative book collects key critical, analytical, and historical writings on the Scientific Revolution. Included is a broad, balanced range of voices, on such topics as the origins of modern science, the role of experiments in scientific progress, nationalism and science, patronage and censorship. The essays include key writings by such scholars as Steve Shapin, Simon Schaffer, Mario Biagioli, and Roy Porter., The Scientific Revolution of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries began the process that led to modern science, both building on and challenging the classical world's natural philosophies. This wide-ranging and accessible collection of seminal work by historians of the Scientific Revolution emphasises the interplay of the social, cultural and intellectual traditions of early modern Europe. Key themes include science and religion, scholars and craftsmen, scientific patronage, the occult sciences, and matter in motion. A valuable resource for students and teachers of the history of science, this book can be used either alongside or independently of its companion volume. Science in Europe, 1500-1800: A Primary Sources Reader (also edited by Malcolm Oster., The Scientific Revolution of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries began the process that led to modern science, both building on and challenging the classical world's natural philosophies. This wide-ranging and accessible collection of seminal work by historians of the Scientific Revolution emphasises the interplay of the social, cultural and intellectual traditions of early modern Europe. Key themes include science and religion, scholars and craftsmen, scientific patronage, the occult sciences, and matter in motion. A valuable resource for students and teachers of the history of science, this book can be used either alongside or independently of its companion volume, Science in Europe, 1500-1800: A Primary Sources Reader (also edited by Malcolm Oster.
LC Classification Number
D1-DX301

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