9781330295090 - An Introduction to the History of Science (Classic Reprint) de Libby, Walter (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book charts the development of science from its humble beginnings to its emergence as a driving force in Western Civilization. The author traces science's roots in ancient Egypt and Babylonia, where practical concerns like measuring land and predicting the Nile's flood cycle spurred its early progress. The author then examines the profound influence of Greek thinkers, particularly Aristotle, who emphasized both observation and abstract reasoning, laying the groundwork for modern scientific inquiry. Finally, the book explores how Roman engineers and architects like Vitruvius harnessed scientific principles to build aqueducts, roads, and other marvels of infrastructure. Through this historical journey, the author illuminates the crucial role science has played in shaping human history and the profound insights it offers into the workings of the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 322 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.