Bibliograph

The Cambridge History of science, edited by Roy Porter, Volume 4

Type

Label

The Cambridge History of science, edited by Roy Porter, Volume 4

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Cambridge History of science

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

828741912

Responsibility statement

edited by Roy Porter

Series statement

The Cambridge History of ScienceCambridge Histories online

Summary

This volume offers to general and specialist readers alike the fullest and most complete survey of the development of science in the eighteenth century, exploring the implications of the 'scientific revolution' of the previous century and the major new growth-points, particularly in the experimental sciences. It is designed to be read as both a narrative and an interpretation, and also used as a work of reference. While prime attention is paid to western science, space is also given to science in traditional cultures and colonial science. The coverage strikes a balance between analysis of the cognitive dimension of science itself and interpretation of its wider social, economic and cultural significance. The contributors, world leaders in their respective specialities, engage with current historiographical and methodological controversies and strike out on positions of their own--, Provided by Publisher

Table Of Contents

Science and Society -- Disciplines -- Special Themes -- Non-Western Traditions -- Ramifications and Impacts

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