Man and Nature in the Renaissance - Brossura

Debus, Allen

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0521293286 ISBN 13: 9780521293280

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1978

Riassunto

An introduction to science and medicine during the earlier phrases of the scientific revolution.

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Descrizione del libro

Man and Nature in the Renaissance offers an introduction to science and medicine during the earlier phases of the scientific revolution, from the mid-fifteenth century to the mid-seventeenth century. The exact sciences of the period are discussed in detail, as well as religious and philosophical concepts that play little part in the science of our own time.

Contenuti

Preface; 1. Tradition and reform; 2. The chemical key; 3. The study of nature in a changing world; 4. The study of man; 5. A new world system; 6. New methods and a new science; 7. The new philosophy - a chemical debate; 8. Epilogue and indecision; Suggestions for further reading; Sources of quotations; Index.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1978
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521293286
• ISBN 13: 9780521293280
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 172
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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