Reader's Guide to the History of Science
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (997 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 188496429X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 965 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Grab bag" according to Anthony Millevolte. A good selection as a guide to the history of science if your interest is on the 19th and 20th century with a strong focus on the philosophy of science.I was very disappointed when I discovered that it lacked an entry for Ptolemy, but included one for Michel Foucault. It's the first book I've ever sent back to amazon.
Lib., Durham, NC Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. Highly recommended. . In 1952, George Sarton, the "father" of the study of the history of science, prepared a detailed bibliography, A Guide to the History of Science (Chronica Botanica). Written by an outstanding group of over 200 international scholars, the entries focus on secondary sources and are geared to the nonspecialist. Many others have followed, including the nonannotated ISIS bibliographies (published by the History of Science Society), but almost all of these are highly technical in nature. Each entry provides a short bibliography followed by a short essay on the topic, discussing the various merits of the titles listed. From Library Journal This volume conta
The Reader's Guide to the History of Science looks at the literature of science in some 550 entries on individuals (Einstein), institutions and disciplines (Mathematics), general themes (Romantic Science) and central concepts (Paradigm and Fact). The history of science is construed widely to include the history of medicine and technology as is reflected in the range of disciplines from which the international team of 200 contributors are drawn.