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

Irby, Georgia L.

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.

• Brings a fresh perspective to the study of science, technology, and medicine in the ancient world, with 60 chapters examining these topics from a variety of critical and technical perspectives
• Begins coverage in 600 BCE and includes sections on the later Roman Empire and beyond, featuring discussion of the transmission and reception of these ideas into the Renaissance
• Investigates key disciplines, concepts, and movements in ancient science, technology, and medicine within the historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts of Greek and Roman society
• Organizes its content in two halves: the first focuses on mathematical and natural sciences; the second focuses on cultural applications and interdisciplinary themes

2 Volumes

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2016-04-04

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781118372678

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Dimensions: 251.5cm x175.3cm

Pages: 1120.0