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A Companion to Science, Technology, and Medicine in Ancient Greece and Rome, 2 Volume Set

Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World
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A Companion to Science, Technology, and Medicine in Ancient Greece and Rome, 2 Volume Set is an insightful exploration of the advancements in science, technology, and medicine during the classical antiquity of Greece and Rome. The volumes offer a comprehensive analysis of various innovations and cultural impacts, highlighting how these ancient civilizations contributed to the foundation of modern scientific thought and practice. The book provides historical context and examines key figures and developments that shaped these fields.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the historical interplay between science, technology, and medicine in ancient civilisations. It offers an in-depth exploration of how these fields evolved and influenced both ancient Greek and Roman societies, providing intriguing insights into their contributions to modern science.

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A Companion to Science, Technology, and Medicine in Ancient Greece and Rome, 2 Volume Set

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A Companion to Science, Technology, and Medicine in Ancient Greece and Rome brings a fresh perspective to the study of these disciplines in the ancient world, with 60 chapters examining these topics from a variety of critical and technical perspectives.

Key Features:

Bringing fresh insights to the understanding of science, technology, and medicine, this work covers a wide range of topics starting from 600 BCE. It includes segments on the later Roman Empire and explores how these ideas were transmitted and received up to the Renaissance.

The book investigates key disciplines, concepts, and movements within the historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts of Greek and Roman society. It is organized into two main sections. The first half focuses on mathematical and natural sciences, while the second half deals with cultural applications and interdisciplinary themes.

2 Volumes

Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119100706

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Georgia L. Irby

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 1837g

Pages: 1104

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Ancient & Classical History Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture History & Military Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World

About the Author

Georgia L. Irby is Associate Professor of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary. Among her publications, she is the co-editor, with Paul T. Keyser, of the Encyclopedia of Ancient Natural Scientists: The Greek Tradition and its Many Heirs (2008) and Greek Science of the Hellenistic Era: A Sourcebook (2002).

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