Isbn: 9780415272957 - instruments, travel and science: itineraries of precision from the seventeenth to the twentieth century (23 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Ex-library book, with library markings on front cover, insdie back cover, and title page (see photos). Spine is tight and there are no markings on text pages. Slight bumping on bottom edge. This book investigates the historical process that gave rise to this instrumental culture. The contributors trace the displacement of instruments across the globe, the spread of practices or precision and the circulation and appropriation of skills and knowledge. Through comparative and contextual approaches, the volume confronts the tension between the local and the global, examining the process of the universalization of science. Bringing together case studies ranging from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries, contributors discuss French, German and British initiatives, as well as the knowledge and techniques of travellers in countries such as India, Africa, South East Asia and the Americas. Students and researchers interested in the history of science in both Western and non-Western cultures will find this book a valuable and thought-provoking read.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Series: Studies in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine. xi 303p hardback, dark cover showing some sunning, no traces of use, excellent copy, no names or stamps Language: English.

Condizione: Good. Volume 16. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:0415272955.…

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 316 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | We are now accustomed to conceive of science as an instrumental activity, producing numbers, measurements and graphs by means of sophisticated devices. This book investigates the historical process that gave rise to this instrumental culture. The contributors trace the displacement of instruments across the globe, the spread of practices or precision and the circulation and appropriation of skills and knowledge. Through comparative and contextual approaches, the volume confronts the tension between the local and the global, examining the process of the universalization of science. Bringing together case studies ranging from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries, contributors discuss French, German and British initiatives, as well as the knowledge and techniques of travellers in countries such as India, Africa, South East Asia and the Americas. Students and researchers interested in the history of science in both Western and non-Western cultures will find this book a valuable and thought-provoking read.…

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Condizione: New. We are now accustomed to conceive of science as an instrumental activity, producing numbers, measurements and graphs by means of sophisticated devices. This book investigates the historical process that gave rise to this instrumental culture. Editor(s): Bourguet, Marie Noelle; Licoppe, Christian; Sibum, H.Otto. Series: Routledge Studies in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine. Num Pages: 316 pages, 30 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: PDN; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 658. . 2002. Hardback. . . . . …

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Condizione: New. We are now accustomed to conceive of science as an instrumental activity, producing numbers, measurements and graphs by means of sophisticated devices. This book investigates the historical process that gave rise to this instrumental culture. Editor(s): Bourguet, Marie Noelle; Licoppe, Christian; Sibum, H.Otto. Series: Routledge Studies in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine. Num Pages: 316 pages, 30 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: PDN; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 658. . 2002. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 1st edition. 303 pages. 9.25x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New. pp. 316 Illus. This item is printed on demand.

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -We are now accustomed to conceive of science as an instrumental activity, producing numbers, measurements and graphs by means of sophisticated devices. This book investigates the historical process that gave rise to this instrumental culture. The contributors trace the displacement of instruments across the globe, the spread of practices or precision and the circulation and appropriation of skills and knowledge. Through comparative and contextual approaches, the volume confronts the tension between the local and the global, examining the process of the universalization of science. Bringing together case studies ranging from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries, contributors discuss French, German and British initiatives, as well as the knowledge and techniques of travellers in countries such as India, Africa, South East Asia and the Americas. Students and researchers interested in the history of science in both Western and non-Western cultures will find this book a valuable and thought-provoking read. 316 pp. Englisch.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - We are now accustomed to conceive of science as an instrumental activity, producing numbers, measurements and graphs by means of sophisticated devices. This book investigates the historical process that gave rise to this instrumental culture. The contributors trace the displacement of instruments across the globe, the spread of practices or precision and the circulation and appropriation of skills and knowledge. Through comparative and contextual approaches, the volume confronts the tension between the local and the global, examining the process of the universalization of science. Bringing together case studies ranging from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries, contributors discuss French, German and British initiatives, as well as the knowledge and techniques of travellers in countries such as India, Africa, South East Asia and the Americas. Students and researchers interested in the history of science in both Western and non-Western cultures will find this book a valuable and thought-provoking read.…