Science and Technology in World History, Vol. 1: The Ancient World and Classical Civilization


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Science is a living, organic activity, the meaning and understanding of which have evolved incrementally over human history. This book, the first in a roughly chronological series, explores the development of the methodology and major ideas of science, in historical context, from ancient times to the decline of classical civilizations around 300 A.D. It includes details specific to the histories of specialized sciences including astronomy, medicine and physics--along with Roman engineering and Greek philosophy. It closely describes the contributions of such individuals as Pythagoras, Hippocrates, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Euclid, Archimedes, Ptolemy, Seneca, Pliny the Elder, and Galen.Science and Technology in World History, Vol. 1: The Ancient World and Classical Civilization Review
No, you don't need to be a rocket scientist to read this fascinating history of science. Too often most people think science just - well - happened. It didn't, of course, and Deming goes to great pains to shows its history from its inception by the Greeks. No, not the Egyptians. If you want a full explanation, get this fascinating book. Highly recommended.Most of the consumer Reviews tell that the "Science and Technology in World History, Vol. 1: The Ancient World and Classical Civilization" are high quality item. You can read each testimony from consumers to find out cons and pros from Science and Technology in World History, Vol. 1: The Ancient World and Classical Civilization ...

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