ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
The second edition of this landmark encyclopaedia will contain approximately 1000 entries dealing in depth with the history of the scientific, technological and medical accomplishments of cultures outside of the United States and Europe. The entries consist of fully updated articles together with hundreds of entirely new topics.This unique reference work includes:Intercultural articles on broad topics such as Mathematics and Astronomy Philosophical articles on concepts and ideas related to the study of non-Western Science, such as Rationality, Objectivity, and Method, Religion and Science, East and West, and Magic and Science Articles on topics such as Native American Mathematics, Polynesian Navigation, Korean Maps, and African Metallurgy Biographical articles for those cultures where individual scientists are known to us, such as China and the Islamic world.
ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
Assunto: ENCICLOPÉDIA/OBRAS DE REFERÊNCIA
Editora: SPRINGER VERLAG PUBLISHING
ISBN: 9781402045592
EAN: 9781402045592
Ano edição: 2008
Número edição: 2
Número volume: 0
Páginas: 1800
Acabamento: Encadernado
Tamanho(cm): 21.00x26.00
Autor:
HELAINE SELIN
