Synopses & Reviews
While scientific inquiry has its roots in both Far Eastern and Indo-European cultures, the revolutionary ideas that made modern scientific achievements possible occurred initially in Europe. This stimulating, illuminating, and thoughtfully presented work explores the early stages of this scientific revolution, beginning with the rediscovery of Greek ideas in the mid-15th century and culminating with Galileo's brilliant
Dialogue on the Two Chief Systems of the World in 1630.
Noted historian of science Marie Boas Hall first gives a general account of scientific thought in the mid-1400s, then examines the Copernican revolution and the anatomical work of Vesalius and his contemporaries, the impact of chemical medicine and the efforts of the Swiss physician and alchemist Paracelsus. Also here are insightful discussions of Harvey's discovery of the circulatory system, the work of Kepler, the effects of Galileo's telescopic discoveries, and other topics. A series of accompanying illustrations — among them a Ptolemaic map, examples of Renaissance engineering, and portraits of Francis Bacon, Tycho Brahe, Vesalius, Kepler, and Galileo — enhance this scholarly and informative work.
A valuable reference book for students of the history of science, The Scientific Renaissance 1450-1630 is "good, sound, academic stuff . . . interesting even to those for whom it is not required reading." — New Statesman.
Synopsis
Exceptional work examines Copernican revolution, discusses alchemy, astrology and Harveys discovery of the circulatory system, Galileos telescopic discoveries, much more.
Synopsis
A noted historian of science examines the Coperican revolution, the anatomical work of Vesalius, the work of Paracelsus, Harvey's discovery of the circulatory system, the effects of Galileo's telescopic discoveries, more.
Synopsis
Stimulating, illuminating, and thoughtfully presented, this study explores the early stages of the scientific revolution. A noted historian of science examines the Copernican revolution, the anatomical work of Vesalius, the work of Paracelsus, Harvey's discovery of the circulatory system, the effects of Galileo's telescopic discoveries, and much more.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 351-365) and index.
Table of Contents
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
PREFACE
I The Triumph of Our New Age
II The Pleasure and Delight of Nature
III The Copernican Revolution
IV The Great Debate
V The Frame of Man and its Ills
VI Ravished by Magic
VII The Uses of Mathematics
VIII The Organisation and Reorganisation of Science
IX Circles Appear in Physiology
X Circles Vanish from Astronomy
XI Debate among the Stars
Epilogue
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND NOTES
INDEX