Science - Patricia Fara
A Four Thousand Year History
KORTE INHOUD
In Science, Patricia Fara rewrites science's past to provide new ways of understanding and questioning our modern technological society. Aiming not just to provide information but to make people think, this unique book explores how science has become so powerful by describing the financial interests and imperial ambitions behind its success. Sweeping through the centuries from ancient Babylon right up to the latest hi-tech experiments in genetics and particle physics, Fara's book also ranges internationally, challenging notions of European superiority by emphasising the importance of scientific projects based around the world, including revealing discussions of China and the Islamic Empire alongside the more familiar stories about Copernicus's sun-centered astronomy, Newton's gravity, and Darwin's theory of evolution. We see for instance how Muslim leaders encouraged science by building massive libraries, hospitals, and astronomical observatories and we rediscover the significance of medieval Europe--long ove...
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2009 Uitgever: Oxford University Press 426 paginas Taal: Engels ISBN-10: 019922689X ISBN-13: 9780199226894Koop dit boek tweedehands
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Good, linen ribbon with dust jacket, 408 pp., ill. (pictures [bl./white]), with bibliography, notes, index Sent as parcel post [Auteur: Fara, Patricia] [Pagina's: 408] [Taal: en] [Uitgever: Oxford University Press] [Jaar: 2009] [Titel: Science. A Four Thousand Year History]
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Èngels. Gebonden met omslag. In sommige hoofdstukken komen potloodonderstrepingen voor. Verder is het een zeer gaaf exemplaar. ; 2009; Oxford University Press; 408 pagina's; Titel: Science - A Four Thousand Year History; Ref: 239370 / H24W401
