A History of Science in Society, Volume I: From the Ancient Greeks to the Scientific Revolution, Third Edition, Volume 1

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University of Toronto Press, Sep 29, 2016 - History - 304 pages

A History of Science in Society is a concise overview that introduces complex ideas in a non-technical fashion. Ede and Cormack trace the history of the changing place of science in society and explore the link between the pursuit of knowledge and the desire to make that knowledge useful. Volume I covers the origins of natural philosophy in the ancient world to the Scientific Revolution.

New topics in this edition include astronomy and mathematics in ancient Mayan society, science and technology in ancient India and China, and Islamic cartography. New "Connections" features provide in-depth exploration of the ways science and society interconnect. The text is accompanied by 27 colour maps and diagrams, and 4 colour plates highlighting key concepts and events. Essay questions, chapter timelines, a further readings section, and an index provide additional support for students. A companion reader edited by the authors, A History of Science in Society: A Reader, is also available.

 

Contents

ILLUSTRATIONS
5
Aristotle and Alexander the Great
15
The Roman Era and the Rise of Islam
29
The Development of Islamic Cartography
50
The Revival of Natural Philosophy in Western Europe
67
Alcuin and the Rise of Cathedral Schools
70
The Courtly Philosophers
95
John Dee and the Court of Elizabeth i
114
5
133
further reading
169
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About the author (2016)

Andrew Ede is an adjunct professor in the Department of History and Sociology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Lesley B. Cormack is Principal and Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.

Bibliographic information

TitleA History of Science in Society, Volume I: From the Ancient Greeks to the Scientific Revolution, Third Edition, Volume 1
Volume 3 of A History of Science in Society
G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Series
AuthorsAndrew Ede, Lesley B. Cormack
Editionillustrated
PublisherUniversity of Toronto Press, 2016
ISBN1442635037, 9781442635036
Length304 pages
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History / World
Science / History
Science / Philosophy & Social Aspects
  
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