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Science in the Ancient World: An Encyclopedia

Science in the Ancient World: An Encyclopedia

Lawson, Russell M.
Burns, William Earl
ABC-Clio Information Services

Hardcover

Series: History of Science

General ReferenceSports GeneralAncient History General

ISBN10: 1851095349
ISBN13: 9781851095346
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: Dec 15 2004
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.60
Height: 0.92 Width: 7.26 Depth: 10.42
Language: English

A comprehensive A-Z resource chronicling over 4,000 years of scientific thought in the ancient Mediterranean and Near East, this book offers a complete overview of the physical, chemical, life, medical, and social sciences of the classical world.

While many know of steam power and the idea that the planets orbit the Sun, few realize the ancient Greeks understood these concepts over 2,000 years ago. Now, Science in the Ancient World fills this gap by covering all the major scientific developments during 4,000 years of ancient history.

With over 150 entries, this work explores the origins of science, from astronomy and mathematics to medicine and chemistry. Giants like Aristotle and Plato are examined, together with more obscure figures like Nearchus, explorer of the Indian Ocean, and Hero, discoverer of steam power. Emphasis is placed on the diversity of ancient science, from the achievements of the Mesopotamians to the science of the Romans. The philosophies behind ancient science are explored, from the Epicurean pursuit of happiness to the asceticism of the Stoics. This comprehensive survey brings to the modern reader a long lost age of scientific discovery.

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